Richmond public meetings in 2025

Public Safety Standing Committee

The agenda for this meeting contains no presentations, papers for consideration, or discussion items. It consists of procedural boilerplate.

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee meeting on Dec. 17, 2025 includes only procedural announcements such as the Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan and public speaker guidelines. No papers, presentations, board vacancies, discussion items, or staff reports are scheduled for consideration. The meeting will include a public comment period and approval of minutes.

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee is scheduled to meet on December 16, 2025, but the agenda contains no items for approval, discussion, or presentation.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss an ordinance to establish civil penalties for the demolition or moving of historic landmarks. The body will also review a streetscape project and a special use request for residential dwellings.

• Ord. No. 2025-265: Proposed civil penalties for razing, demolition, or moving of historic landmarks
• UDC 2025-36: Location, Character, Extent review of Maury Street Streetscape Phase II from Commerce Road to 5th Street
• Ord. No. 2025-231: Special use authorization for up to five single-family detached dwellings at 3219 Tuxedo Boulevard
• Resolution CPCR.2025.026: Appointment of Shaianna Trump as Secretary of the City Planning Commission

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will consider approvals for exterior rehabilitation, accessory dwelling units, and new construction at 10 locations. The meeting will include consent agenda items and a regular agenda.

• 1109 West Franklin Street - Rehabilitate exterior
• 1111 West Franklin Street - Rehabilitate exterior
• 1109 West Franklin Street - Construct accessory dwelling unit
• 1111 West Franklin Street - Construct accessory dwelling unit
• 2322 Venable Street - Construct mixed-use building

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee will hold a presentation on Positive Youth Development and discuss updates from Richmond Public Schools and the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services. No ordinances or contracts are scheduled for a vote; the agenda consists of informational items and discussion only.

• Presentation: Positive Youth Development (CD.2025.373) by Eva Colen, Senior Policy Advisor
• Discussion: Richmond Public Schools (RPS) updates with Superintendent Jason Kamras
• Discussion: Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) report by Amy Popovich

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee will conduct a final location, character, and extent review of the Maury Street Streetscape Phase II project from Commerce Road to 5th Street. They will also consider their annual report to the City Council.

• Final Location, Character, Extent review of Maury Street Streetscape Phase II (Commerce Road to 5th Street)
• Consideration of 2025 Annual Report to City Council

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee will receive an annual report from the Clean City Commission and a presentation on cybersecurity and data protection from the Department of Information Technology. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes and a public comment period.

• Clean City Commission Annual Report presentation
• Cybersecurity and Protection of Data presentation
• Approval of minutes
• Public comment period
• Meeting held via Microsoft Teams

Informal Meeting

The Richmond City Council will hold an informal meeting to discuss and interview a prospective candidate for the Inspector General position. The agenda also includes a referral of service delivery issues to city administration, a docket review, and a closed‑session portion. The meeting concludes with standard procedural items such as roll call and adjournment.

• Referral of Service Delivery Issues to City Administration
• Interview and consideration of prospective candidate for Inspector General (2.2‑3711(A)(1))
• Docket Review
• Closed Session
• Emergency Evacuation Announcement

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider a series of ordinances, including code amendments, special‑use authorizations, and major fund allocations. Key actions include approving a $15,000,000 special fund for the Department of Economic Development, accepting $728,695 for bike‑lane projects, and adopting amendments to disclosure and open‑data requirements. The council will also vote on special‑use requests for residential development and park creation.

• Ord. 2025‑014 – authorize special use of 3618 Hawthorne Avenue for multifamily and single‑family dwellings (3rd District)
• Ord. 2025‑209 – amend City Code § 2‑772 to require detailed economic interest disclosures for boards handling >$10,000 expenditures
• Ord. 2025‑211 – amend City Code to prohibit fees for open‑data portal requests and require additional dataset publications
• Ord. 2025‑245 – accept $728,695 from VDOT to fund Bike Lanes/Boulevard (Street Conversions) project
• Ord. 2025‑247 – accept $15,000,000 from the Commonwealth of Virginia to create the CoStar Special Fund for Economic Development

City Council

The City Council is holding a joint meeting facilitated by the Virginia Municipal League and the Weldon Cooper Center to discuss and prioritize budget goals for FY 2027. The agenda includes budget background, facilitation, and review of outcomes, but no specific spending amounts or projects are listed.

• FY 2027 budget priority facilitation with Virginia Municipal League and Weldon Cooper Center
• Joint meeting of City Council at Hilton Richmond Downtown
• Review of prioritization outcome and public feedback
• No specific dollar amounts or project proposals on the agenda

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a series of special‑exception applications that seek variances from the Richmond zoning ordinance. Items include a request to convert a vacant building at 1900 Decatur Street in the B‑3 district to a five‑unit multifamily dwelling, several lot‑split and new‑single‑family home proposals on Corbin Street, Decatur Street, Crestview Road, Maplewood Avenue, and Monument Avenue, an addition and rooftop deck at 405 North Robinson Street, and an electric‑vehicle charger installation at 320 North 2nd Street. The board will also vote to approve the November 2025 meeting minutes.

• Special exception to convert vacant building at 1900 Decatur Street to a 5‑unit multifamily dwelling (B‑3 district)
• Special exception for lot split and two new single‑family homes at 4111 Corbin Street (R‑5 district)
• Special exception for lot split and new single‑family home at 3601 Decatur Street (R‑5 district)
• Special exception to install electric‑vehicle chargers at 320 North 2nd Street (B‑4 district)
• Special exception for addition, second‑story sunroom and rooftop deck at 405 North Robinson Street (R‑6 district)

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will meet to consider a series of special use authorizations and amendments to community unit plans. The agenda includes requests for multifamily dwellings, outdoor dining, and street improvements, along with the approval of draft minutes.

• Authorize special use for 1705 Commonwealth Avenue (outdoor events)
• Authorize special use for 3618 Hawthorne Avenue (multifamily dwellings)
• Authorize special use for 6320-6340 Daytona Drive (single-family detached homes)
• Amend Stony Point Community Unit Plan for 9040 Stony Point Parkway
• Review Maury Street Streetscape Phase II location and character

The commission adopted a preliminary community unit plan amendment for the Stony Point Shopping Center, allowing up to 28 single‑family attached dwellings at 9040 Stony Point Parkway. It also approved the gift of art titled “Cardinal Points Sculpture.” Several agenda items were continued to future meetings, and the March 4 and March 18 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Adopted March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued 1705 Commonwealth Avenue special‑use item to Jan 6 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued 3618 Hawthorne Avenue special‑use item to Feb 3 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued subdivision exception for 3618 Hawthorne Avenue to Feb 3 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued 6320‑6340 Daytona Drive special‑use item to Jan 6 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted Stony Point Shopping Center unit plan amendment (adopted)
• Approved gift of art: Cardinal Points Sculpture (approved)

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The Organizational Development Standing Committee will approve the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee will hear a presentation of the Parks Master Plan from Christopher Frelke, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities. Additional reports include a Richmond Inspire presentation and updates from Council Chief of Staff RJ Warren. No appointments or formal actions are scheduled.

• Approval of November 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Parks Master Plan presentation by Christopher Frelke
• Richmond Inspire presentation
• Office of the Council Chief of Staff updates by RJ Warren
• No appointments to boards, commissions, or similar entities

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee is considering a proposed ordinance to amend city code limits on fees charged for towing, storage, and safekeeping of vehicles removed from private property. The ordinance (No. 2025-222) was introduced by Mayor Avula and is before the committee for discussion and possible recommendation. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2025-222 to amend City Code § 27-302 modifying fee caps for towing and storage of vehicles removed from private property

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will conduct a public hearing and decide on several applications for certificates of appropriateness. Items include a new multifamily building on vacant lots, a new mixed-use building, Accessory Dwelling Units, and site improvements. A consent item involves replacing a fence with a brick wall. Conceptual reviews are scheduled for three projects.

• 874-876 Jessamine Street: Construct a new multifamily building on vacant lots (COA-175461-2025).
• 2322 Venable Street: Conceptual review for a new mixed-use building on a vacant corner lot (COA-175496-2025).
• 310 North 25th Street: Construct a detached rear Accessory Dwelling Unit (COA-175460-2025).
• 1109-1111 West Franklin Street: Conceptual review to rehabilitate front elevations and construct rear ADUs (COA-175481-2025).
• 2215 East Broad Street: Consent agenda to replace rear deteriorated wooden fence with 4-foot brick wall (COA-175494-2025).

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider accepting a donated sculpture titled 'Cardinal Points' as a gift of art. The agenda also includes approval of October 2025 meeting minutes and other business.

• Gift of Art: 'Cardinal Points' sculpture (PAC 2025-006) — staff report attached

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee will consider several ordinances authorizing the acceptance of external funds and the creation of special funds, including $15 million from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Department of Economic Development’s CoStar Special Fund. Other items include modest fundings for youth mentoring, a bus boarding platform, fire‑department training, and a $284,175 transfer for participatory budgeting. A resolution asks the city to inventory displacement‑mitigation programs, and another requests a $1.16 per $100 real‑estate tax levy proposal for FY 2026‑2027. The agenda also includes ARPA and fiscal‑year surplus updates.

• Ord. 2025‑246 – Accept $3,817 from the National Recreation and Park Association for the Grant‑Mentoring Opportunities for Youth Initiative Special Fund.
• Ord. 2025‑247 – Accept $15,000,000 from the Commonwealth of Virginia, create the CoStar Special Fund, and fund infrastructure at 501 South 5th Street and 600 Tredegar Street.
• Ord. 2025‑248 – Accept $25,000 from AARP, create the AARP Community Challenge Special Fund to fund a bus boarding platform.
• Ord. 2025‑249 – Accept $18,319 from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs for fire‑fighter training, equipment, and protective clothing.
• Ord. 2025‑250 – Transfer $284,175 from the Council Chief of Staff to the Chief Administrative Offices to support the participatory budgeting process.

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee reviewed eight ordinances and resolutions. It forwarded each item to the December 8, 2025 City Council meeting, recommending approval for seven and providing no recommendation for one. The items cover youth services, CoStar infrastructure, a bus boarding platform, the CARE program, fire‑fighter training, participatory budgeting, a displacement‑mitigation inventory, and a proposed real‑estate tax levy.

• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-246 ($3,817 youth grant) to council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-247 ($15,000,000 CoStar Special Fund) to council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-248 ($25,000 AARP bus platform fund) to council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-249 CARE program cooperation agreement to council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-250 ($18,319 fire training fund) to council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-251 ($284,175 transfer for participatory budgeting) to council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Resolution 2025-R043 request for displacement‑mitigation inventory to council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Resolution 2025-R050 proposal for $1.16 per $100 real‑estate tax levy to council with no recommendation

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee will consider authorizing a bus stop license for FlixBus at 1500 East Main Street and establishing civil penalties for demolishing buildings in historic districts. The body will also review a proposed amendment to the Maymont Foundation operating agreement.

• Authorize FlixBus bus stop license at 1500 East Main Street
• Establish civil penalties for demolishing buildings in historic districts
• Authorize amendment to Maymont Foundation operating agreement
• Authorize sale of surplus property at 8790 Strath Road
• Review minutes from October 21, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on consent agenda items including accepting a $728,695 VDOT grant for bike lanes and street conversions, and consider regular agenda items such as authorizing acquisition of two parcels for a permanent public park, adopting a Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan, and receiving a Code Refresh Update.

• Accept $728,695 from VDOT for Bike Lanes/Boulevard (Street Conversions) project (Ord. 2025-245)
• Authorize acquisition of 313 South Harrison Street and 1112 Idlewood Avenue for a permanent public park (Ord. 2025-244)
• Resolution to adopt the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan (CPCR.2025.008)
• Presentation on Code Refresh Update (PDRPRES 2025.034)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-244 to acquire two parcels for a permanent public park in the 5th District. It also recommended approval of Ordinance 2025-245 to accept $728,695 from VDOT for the Bike Lanes/Boulevard project. The commission adopted the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan with amendments, passing the resolution 8‑1.

• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2025-245 to accept $728,695 for bike lane project (unanimous recommendation)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-244 to acquire parcels for a public park (unanimous)
• Approved Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan with amendments (8-1)
• Presented Code Refresh Update (no decision)

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee will discuss a resolution (Res. 2025-R041) to approve the City of Richmond's Plan of Services under the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act. The agenda also includes a presentation on gun violence prevention efforts and updates from Richmond Public Schools and the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services.

• Resolution to approve the City of Richmond Plan of Services under the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act (Res. 2025-R041, patron: Mayor Avula)
• Presentation on gun violence prevention efforts (CD.2025.339)
• Update from Richmond Public Schools
• Update from the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services
• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2025 meeting

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee moved to forward RES. 2025‑041, the City of Richmond Plan of Services under the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act, to the full Council with a recommendation to approve. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously (3 ayes, 0 noes). The committee also approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Forward RES. 2025‑041 to Council with recommendation to approve (ayes 3, noes 0)
• Approve October 9, 2025 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee will meet to handle procedural business and conduct training. Training topics include Robert's Rules of Order, UDC Operating Procedures, the City Charter, and Urban Design Guidelines.

• Training on Robert's Rules of Order and UDC Operating Procedures
• Review of Sections 17.07 and 17.05 of the City Charter
• Review of Urban Design Guidelines

The committee met on November 13, 2025, conducted staff training presentations and answered questions. No motions were required, and no agenda items were voted on. The meeting was adjourned.

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee will consider an ordinance to require more detailed economic interest disclosure forms from members of boards and commissions that can issue bonds or spend over $10,000 per year. The committee will also hear presentations on the Public Utilities and Services Commission's annual report and an update on the Combined Sewer Overflow system. Additionally, two ordinances to establish an online FOIA request library are on the agenda for discussion.

• Ordinance 2025-209: Amend City Code § 2-772 to require more detailed economic interest disclosures for board/commission members with bond or fund expenditure authority over $10,000 per fiscal year
• Ordinance 2025-210: Amend open data definitions and create a FOIA request library online (patrons: Gibson, Abubaker, Lynch)
• Ordinance 2025-240: Similar FOIA library ordinance from Mayor Avula
• Presentation: Public Utilities and Services Commission Annual Report by Chair Kevin Cianfarini
• Presentation: Combined Sewer Overflow System Update by Director Scott Morris of Public Utilities

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee considered three ordinances to amend the City Code. ORD 2025‑209, which would require more detailed economic‑interest disclosures for certain board members, was forwarded to the December 8, 2025 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. ORD 2025‑210, proposing an online Freedom of Information Act request library, was forwarded without a recommendation. ORD 2025‑240, a duplicate of ORD 2025‑210 sponsored by the mayor, was forwarded with a recommendation to approve.

• Forwarded ORD 2025‑209 to Dec 8 council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD 2025‑210 to Dec 8 council meeting with no recommendation
• Forwarded ORD 2025‑240 to Dec 8 council meeting with recommendation to approve

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a $2,000,000 transfer from the Delinquent Tax Sales special fund. It will also vote on special‑use authorizations for properties at 3618 Hawthorne Avenue, 3200 2nd Avenue, 3923 Grove Avenue, 16 East Marshall Street, and 1407 East Cary Street. Additional items include a surplus conveyance of 8790 Strath Road for $6,500 and amendments to City Code §§ 2‑772, 2‑1351, 2‑1352, and towing fee limits.

• Transfer $2,000,000 from the Delinquent Tax Sales special fund (Ord. 2025‑??)
• Authorize special use of 3618 Hawthorne Avenue for four‑unit multifamily and six single‑family attached dwellings (Ord. 2025‑014)
• Authorize special use of 3200 2nd Avenue for up to two single‑family detached, one two‑family detached, and four single‑family attached dwellings (Ord. 2025‑113)
• Declare surplus and convey 8790 Strath Road (0.899 acres) for $6,500 to private owners (Ord. 2025‑180)
• Amend City Code § 2‑772 to require detailed economic interest disclosures for boards and commissions handling bonds or funds over $10,000 (Ord. 2025‑209)

Informal Meeting

The council will hear an update on the city’s homeless services and the Strategic Plan to End Homelessness presented by the Homeless Services Manager. It will also refer service delivery issues to city administration for follow‑up. Additional agenda items include a chamber emergency evacuation announcement, docket review, and standard procedural matters.

• Referral of Service Delivery Issues to City Administration
• Update on Homeless Services and the Strategic Plan to End Homelessness
• Chamber Emergency Evacuation Announcement
• Docket Review
• Roll Call

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on five special exception applications, primarily for new single-family dwellings requiring variances for lot area, width, or setback requirements. One application also seeks a sign permit. The board will also vote to approve the October 2025 meeting minutes.

• Trek Properties LLC – special exception for lot split and building permit at 2417 Warwick Avenue (R-5 District)
• WBB Homes LLC – special exception for building permit at 2201 Venable Street (R-63 District, front yard setback variance)
• The Garden Club of Virginia – special exception for freestanding sign at 12 East Franklin Street (RO-3 District, setback variance)
• Home Slice Properties LLC – special exception for lot split and building permit at 3108 Groveland Avenue (R-5 District)
• Pearson Legacy Capital Inc – special exception for lot split and building permit at 3310 Semmes Avenue (R-6 District)

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The Organizational Development Standing Committee will approve minutes from October 6, then receive two reports: an annual update on Richmond Region Tourism from the president and CEO, and an update on the potential impact of a federal government shutdown from the chief administrative officer. The committee will also discuss the city's 2026 legislative agenda for the Virginia General Assembly. No papers for consideration or appointments are scheduled.

• Richmond Region Tourism Annual Update from President and CEO Katherine O'Donnell
• Federal Government Shutdown Impact Update from Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald, II
• Discussion of 2026 General Assembly Session Legislative Agenda
• Approval of October 6, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will adopt the 2026 meeting schedule and consider continuances and deletions from the agenda. It will review and vote on several special‑use ordinances for properties in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, and 8th districts. The commission will also conduct location, character, and extent reviews of urban‑design projects at Reconciliation Plaza, the Shockoe Project North Memorial, and a bridge replacement over the Manchester Canal.

• Adopt 2026 City Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
• Special‑use authorization for 3618 Hawthorne Avenue (four‑unit multifamily and six single‑family attached dwellings)
• Special‑use authorization for 3100 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard (electric vehicle charging stations)
• UDC review of Reconciliation Plaza renovation at 1400 E Main St.
• UDC review of Shockoe Project North Memorial phase 1 at 1554 E Broad St.

The commission adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and the consent agenda (with a few abstentions). It approved the bridge replacement over the Manchester Canal and approved the Reconciliation Plaza renovation and the Shockoe Project North Memorial phase 1. It recommended approval of a new single‑family development at 1103‑1105 Carlisle Avenue (7‑1 vote) and continued several pending items to the December meetings.

• Adopted 2026 Planning Commission meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous, Commissioner Pinnock abstained on items 8, 10, 11)
• Approved bridge replacement over Manchester Canal (UDC 2025‑17) (unanimous 8‑0)
• Approved renovation of Reconciliation Plaza (UDC 2025‑32)
• Approved phase 1 of Shockoe Project North Memorial (UDC 2025‑33)
• Recommended approval of 1103‑1105 Carlisle Avenue development (ORD 2025‑228) – 7 aye, 1 no
• Continued special‑use request for 3618 Hawthorne Avenue to Dec 2 (unanimous)
• Continued subdivision exception for 3618 Hawthorne Avenue to Dec 2 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving three separate bond issuances by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority to fund the construction of new multifamily rental housing projects. The agenda includes resolutions for the Rady Flats, Joyfield, and a project on West Commerce Road.

• Authorize up to $40M in bonds for Rady Flats at 2811 Rady Street
• Authorize up to $45M in bonds for Joyfield at 250 East German School Road
• Authorize up to $9M in bonds for multifamily housing at 101 West Commerce Road
• Three separate bond resolutions (RES. 2025-R047, 2025-R048, 2025-R049)
• Special meeting held via Microsoft Teams

The City Council announced a public hearing for November 10, 2025, on three resolutions to issue multifamily housing revenue bonds for projects at Rady Street, German School Road, and West Commerce Road. No votes or approvals were taken at this meeting.

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will consider Ordinance 2025-222 to amend city code limits on towing and storage fees for vehicles removed from private property. The committee will also hear a presentation on regulating retail sales of tobacco and hemp, receive updates from the Richmond Ambulance Authority, and review board vacancies.

• Ordinance 2025-222 to amend City Code §27-302 on towing and storage fee limits (patron: Mayor Avula)
• Presentation on regulating retail sales of tobacco and hemp by Chief of Police and Planning Director
• Richmond Ambulance Authority updates from CEO Chip Decker
• Public Safety Board Vacancy Report
• Approval of September 23, 2025 meeting minutes

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will review three Certificates of Appropriateness for property modifications. The body will also conduct a conceptual review for a new mixed-use development and discuss updates to CAR guidelines.

• 700 North 21st Street: Proposal for a new multi-family building with retail ground floor
• 2917 East Broad Street: Replacement of porch decking, posts, railings, and structural elements
• 17 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard: Enclosure of a second-floor rear porch
• Preliminary discussion on CAR Guidelines Update

The commission met on October 28, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda included a consent item to enclose a rear porch at 17 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, a regular agenda item to replace porch components at 2917 East Broad Street, and a conceptual review of a new multi‑family building at 700 North 21st Street. No approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded for these items. The meeting also featured a preliminary discussion of CAR guidelines.

Public Art Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review the July 2025 meeting minutes and hear a secretary's report.

• Approval of July 2025 meeting minutes

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee will consider three ordinances that amend the City Code on economic interest disclosures and open‑data/FOIA requirements. Ordinance 2025‑209 tightens disclosure forms for boards and commissions with bond or spending authority above $10,000. Ordinances 2025‑210 and 2025‑211 add a Freedom of Information Act request library and prohibit fees for open‑data requests while mandating publication of specific datasets. The meeting also includes presentations on the Joint Energy Team report, the Green Fleet Transition Plan, and board vacancy updates.

• Ordinance 2025‑209: amend City Code §2‑772 to require more detailed disclosure forms for boards/commissions with bond or expenditure authority exceeding $10,000 in a fiscal year.
• Ordinance 2025‑210: amend City Code §2‑1351 and add §2‑1361 to establish an online Freedom of Information Act request library.
• Ordinance 2025‑211: amend City Code §2‑1352 and add §2‑1360 to prohibit fees for open‑data requests and require publication of designated datasets.
• Presentation: Joint Energy Team (JET) Overview and Sustainable Design Standards – FY25 report.
• Presentation: Green Fleet Transition Plan – update on the City’s green fleet initiatives.

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee did not vote on any ordinance. All four items (ORD 2025-209, 2025-210, 2025-211, 2025-240) were either continued to the November 12, 2025 committee meeting or, in one case, forwarded to the November 10, 2025 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. No substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• ORD 2025-209 continued to the November 12, 2025 committee meeting
• ORD 2025-210 continued to the November 12, 2025 committee meeting
• ORD 2025-211 forwarded to the November 10, 2025 Council meeting with recommendation to approve
• ORD 2025-240 continued to the November 12, 2025 committee meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission’s Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan Subcommittee will meet to review the draft redlined version of the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan (document PDRPRES 2025.029). The meeting will be held in the 5th Floor Conference Room at 1:00 PM and will be accessible via Microsoft Teams.

• Review of Draft Redlined Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan (PDRPRES 2025.029)

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee will review status updates for the Fall Line Trail and Richmond Connects, and consider authorizing leases for a tool bank and a utility easement.

• Authorize lease for Richmond Community ToolBank at Broad Rock Sports Complex
• Authorize utility easement between City and Henrico County at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
• Reverse denial of a certificate of appropriateness at 510 West 20th Street
• Declare surplus City property at 8790 Strath Road for sale
• Initiate amendment to City Code to establish penalties for demolitions in historic districts

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee did not make final decisions. It forwarded five items—ORD 2025-239, ORD 2025-238, RES 2025‑R044, RES 2025‑R045, RES 2025‑R046—to the November 10, 2025 Council meeting with recommendations to approve. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Forwarded ORD 2025-239 (toolbank lease) to council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES 2025‑R044 (retroactive certificate of appropriateness) to council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES 2025‑R045 (public necessity for historic‑district demolition penalty) to council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded ORD 2025-238 (temporary utility easement at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens) to council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES 2025‑R046 (surplus property solicitation at 8790 Strath Road) to council with recommendation to approve

Planning Commission

The Commission will vote on continuance requests for two special use items (1705 Commonwealth Ave and 1103-1105 Carlisle Ave) to a later meeting. Under the consent agenda, it will consider special use permits for an EV charging station at 3100 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, housing developments at 2111 Fairfax Ave and 2106 Redd St, and final urban design review of Reconciliation Plaza. The regular agenda includes a special use for five single-family homes at 3219 Tuxedo Blvd and final review of a bridge replacement over Manchester Canal.

• Request to continue special use for outdoor events at 1705 Commonwealth Ave
• Request to continue special use for four single-family detached dwellings at 1103-1105 Carlisle Ave
• Special use permit for electric vehicle charging station at 3100 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
• Final UDC review of Reconciliation Plaza renovation at 1400 E Main St
• Concept UDC review of Shockoe Project North Memorial phase 1 at 1554 E Broad St

The Planning Commission failed to achieve an in‑person quorum, so the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. No agenda items were acted upon; each item will be placed on the November 3, 2025 docket for future consideration.

• No action taken on ORD. 2025‑215 (special use of 1705 Commonwealth Ave) – deferred
• No action taken on ORD. 2025‑228 (special use of 1103 & 1105 Carlisle Ave) – deferred
• No action taken on ORD. 2025‑227 (electric vehicle charging at 3100 N Arthur Ashe Blvd) – deferred
• No action taken on ORD. 2025‑229 (single‑family and two‑family dwellings at 2111 Fairfax Ave) – deferred
• No action taken on ORD. 2025‑230 (two‑family dwellings at 2106 Redd St) – deferred
• No action taken on UDC 2025‑32 (renovation of Reconciliation Plaza, 1400 E Main St) – deferred
• No action taken on UDC 2025‑33 (Shockoe Project North Memorial phase 1, 1554 E Broad St) – deferred
• No action taken on ORD. 2025‑231 (single‑family dwellings at 3219 Tuxedo Blvd) – deferred

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee will hold a public meeting to consider several items including a final review of a proposed bridge replacement over the Manchester Canal on Hull Street, a final review of the renovation of Reconciliation Plaza at 1400 E Main St, and a concept review of the first phase of the Shockoe Project North Memorial at 1554 E Broad St. A consent agenda item addresses a front yard setback plan at 300 West 7th Street. The committee will also discuss updates to UDC guidelines and the site plan review process.

• Final review of bridge replacement over Manchester Canal along Hull Street between Mayo Bridge and Brander Street
• Final review of Reconciliation Plaza renovation at 1400 E Main St
• Concept review of Shockoe Project North Memorial Phase 1 at 1554 E Broad St
• Consent agenda: Plan of Development recommendation for front yard setback at 300 West 7th Street
• Discussion on updating UDC guidelines and site plan review process

The Urban Design Committee unanimously moved item UDC 2025-34 from the consent agenda to the regular agenda. The committee reviewed three Location, Character, and Extent items—UDC 2025-17 bridge replacement, UDC 2025-32 Reconciliation Plaza renovation, and UDC 2025-33 Shockoe Project North Memorial phase 1—and recommended each for approval with conditions to the Planning Commission, with responses due October 21, 2025. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Moved UDC 2025-34 to regular agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended UDC 2025-17 bridge replacement for approval with conditions
• Recommended UDC 2025-32 Reconciliation Plaza renovation for approval with conditions
• Recommended UDC 2025-33 Shockoe Project North Memorial phase 1 for approval with conditions

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee will consider an amendment to transfer $2,000,000 from the Delinquent Tax Sales special fund to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. It will also vote on accepting $10,000 from the Virginia Department of Energy and increasing the VERS grant fund by $10,000. The committee will authorize two tourism projects, one at 921 Myers Street and another at 1600 Roseneath Road, under the Virginia Tourism Authority’s financing program. Presentations on risk management, tax relief, and the tourism financing program will be provided.

• Amend Ord. No. 2025-057 to move $2,000,000 from the Delinquent Tax Sales fund to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
• Authorize acceptance of $10,000 from the Virginia Department of Energy for the Office of Sustainability’s VERS grant fund (Ord. No. 2025-225).
• Increase the VERS grant special fund by $10,000 (Ord. No. 2025-232).
• Authorize a tourism development project at 921 Myers Street under the Virginia Tourism Authority program (Ord. No. 2025-233).
• Authorize a tourism development project at 1600 Roseneath Road under the Virginia Tourism Authority program (Ord. No. 2025-234).

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee considered seven ordinances and one resolution. Each item was forwarded to the November 10, 2025 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. No other actions were taken.

• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-225 (transfer $2,000,000 to Affordable Housing Trust Fund) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-232 (accept $10,000 Energy Resilience grant and create new special fund) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-233 (authorize tourism project at 921 Myers Street) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-234 (authorize tourism project at 1600 Roseneath Road) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-236 (execute grant for affordable housing at 3940 Rosedale Avenue) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-237 (execute Third Enterprise Zone Cooperation Agreement) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Resolution 2025-R043 (request inventory of displacement‑mitigation programs) with recommendation to approve

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on several special use permits for multifamily and single-family housing developments. The body will also discuss amendments to the City Code regarding economic interest disclosures and the creation of an online FOIA library.

• Special use permit for 3618 Hawthorne Avenue: four-unit multifamily and six single-family attached dwellings
• Special use permit for 3122 2nd Avenue: up to three single-family detached and two single-family attached dwellings
• Special use permit for 3801 and 3803 Hanover Avenue: up to two single-family detached and four single-family attached dwellings
• Conditional use permit for 16 East Marshall Street for a nightclub
• Proposed City Code amendment to require detailed economic interest disclosures for boards spending over $10,000

Informal Meeting

The City Council will refer service delivery issues to City Administration for follow‑up. Council members will hear a presentation of the Office of Community Wealth Building’s FY 2025 Annual Impact Report by Mayor Danny Avula and OCWB Director Caprichia Spellman. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, emergency evacuation announcement, roll call, and docket review.

• Referral of Service Delivery Issues to City Administration
• Presentation of Office of Community Wealth Building Annual Impact Report – FY 2025
• Call to Order
• Emergency Evacuation Announcement
• Roll Call

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee will consider authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to execute a Fiscal Agency Agreement with NextUp RVA to fund the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities' 2025 CarMax Basketball Youth Development and Summer Camp program. The committee will also vote on a resolution to approve the City’s Plan of Services under the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act. Additional agenda items include updates from the Family Crisis Fund, Richmond Public Schools, and the Inclement Weather Shelter, as well as board vacancy reports.

• Ordinance 2025-224: authorize Fiscal Agency Agreement with NextUp RVA for the 2025 CarMax Basketball Youth Development and Summer Camp program
• Resolution 2025-R041: approve City of Richmond Plan of Services under the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act
• Family Crisis Fund annual report presentation (Sept 2024 – Aug 2025)
• Richmond Public Schools update by Superintendent Jason Kamras
• Inclement Weather Shelter update from Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Amy Popovich

The committee forwarded the Fiscal Agency Agreement with NextUp RVA to the October 14 City Council meeting and recommended its approval. It also postponed the City Plan of Services under the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act to the November 13 committee meeting.

• Forwarded Fiscal Agency Agreement with NextUp RVA to Oct 14 council, recommended approval
• Continued Plan of Services under Juvenile Community Crime Control Act to Nov 13 meeting

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will review a mix of zoning changes, special use permits, and community plans. The agenda includes items like a rezoning on Maury Street and a proposed nightclub permit on East Marshall Street.

• Rezone 526 Maury Street from M-2 to TOD-1 district
• Authorize special use for up to 40 single-family attached dwellings on Decatur Street
• Authorize special use for up to 3 short-term rental units at 15 East Main Street
• Authorize conditional use for a nightclub at 16 East Marshall Street
• Adopt the Oakgrove Hillside Bellemeade Community Plan

The Richmond Planning Commission approved the Oakgrove Hillside Bellemeade Community Plan and established a Zoning Ordinance Revision Advisory Committee, both by unanimous vote. It also approved several special‑use and conditional‑use requests, including a nightclub on 16 East Marshall Street with operating‑hour limits. The consent agenda and routine agenda items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Oakgrove Hillside Bellemeade Community Plan (unanimous 8‑0)
• Approved establishment of Zoning Ordinance Revision Advisory Committee (unanimous 8‑0)
• Approved conditional use for nightclub at 16 East Marshall Street with time limits (unanimous 8‑0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for nightclub at 1407 East Cary Street with amendments (7 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Recommended approval of special use for 1008 North 35th Street (up to two single‑family homes)
• Recommended approval of rezoning of 526 Maury Street to TOD‑1 district
• Approved amendment reducing parking requirement at 2600 West Main Street from 18 to 13 spaces (unanimous 8‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous 8‑0)

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The Organizational Development Standing Committee will approve the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive a report on the FY2027 non-departmental process development presented by Amy Popovich. It will also hear a presentation on legislative proposals for the Virginia General Assembly 2026 session from Devon Cabot. No items are scheduled for formal consideration, appointments, or discussion.

• Approval of July 7, 2025 Organizational Development Standing Committee minutes
• Report on FY2027 Non-Departmental Process Development
• Presentation of 2026 Virginia General Assembly legislative proposals

City Council

This is a special meeting with one action item: a motion to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute a grant agreement with ECG Semmes, LP and the Economic Development Authority to facilitate construction of affordable housing on multiple parcels in the 5th District. Several ordinances are also introduced, including one to accept a $10,000 state grant for energy resilience planning in the East End, two tourism project authorizations under the Virginia Tourism Authority program, and a special use permit for multifamily dwellings on four properties in the 8th District.

• Motion to authorize grant agreement for affordable housing development at 2201 McDonough Street, 2300 Semmes Avenue, and 11 other addresses (5th District)
• Ordinance to accept $10,000 from Virginia Department of Energy for East End energy resilience planning (Office of Sustainability)
• Ordinance to authorize tourism project at 921 Myers Street under Virginia Tourism Development Financing Program (2nd District)
• Ordinance to authorize tourism project at 1600 Roseneath Road under same program (2nd District)
• Ordinance for special use permit allowing up to two multifamily dwellings at 3609 Cottrell Road, 3616 Cottrell Road, 4611 Walmsley Boulevard, and 4705 Walmsley Boulevard (8th District)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four applications for special exceptions to the zoning ordinance. These requests involve residential additions, new home construction, and a solar array project.

• Special exception for a one-story addition at 5900 York Road (BZA 34-2025)
• Special exception for a lot split and new single-family dwelling at 1911 Maplewood Avenue (BZA 35-2025)
• Special exception for two new single-family attached dwellings at 2508 Q Street (BZA 36-2025)
• Special exception for a new solar array at 2907 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard (BZA 37-2025)
• Approval of September 2025 Minutes

Public Art Commission

The Richmond Public Art Commission meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025 was cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place. The agenda listed standard items such as approval of July 2025 minutes and other business, but none will be acted upon.

• Approval of July 2025 Public Art Commission minutes

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee will receive presentations from Public Works, the City Auditor, and the Inspector General, then consider ordinances to strengthen economic interest disclosure, create an online FOIA library, and require publication of datasets. The committee will also decide on accepting a $100 million state grant for the Canoe Run Park Storage Tank project.

• Ord. 2025-223: Authorize acceptance of $100,000,000 from Virginia DEQ for the Canoe Run Park Storage Tank project and amend the wastewater budget
• Ord. 2025-209: Amend City Code §2-772 to require more detailed economic interest disclosures for boards and commissions with bond or spending authority over $10,000
• Ord. 2025-210: Establish an online Freedom of Information Act request library
• Ord. 2025-211: Require publication of certain datasets in the open data portal and prohibit fees for information already required to be posted
• Presentations: Department of Public Works operations overview, City Auditor annual reports, and Inspector General annual report

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee reviewed four ordinance items. Items 2025-209, 2025-210, and 2025-211 were continued to the October 22, 2025 committee meeting. Item 2025-223 was forwarded to the October 14, 2025 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. No votes or final actions were recorded at this meeting.

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will review a proposal to accept $250,000 from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for radio repeater equipment. The body will also consider an ordinance to modify towing and storage fees for vehicles removed from private property.

• ORD. 2025-221: $250,000 for the FY26 SHSP Radio Repeater Special Fund to purchase and install equipment
• ORD. 2025-222: Amendment to City Code § 27-302 regarding towing and storage fees for vehicles on private property
• Shockoe Bottom Update presentation by Chief of Police Rick Edwards

The Public Safety Standing Committee approved an order for the Chief Administrative Officer to accept $250,000 from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and to create a FY26 SHSP Radio Repeater Special Fund for purchasing radio repeater equipment. That order was forwarded to the October 14, 2025 City Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. The committee also considered an amendment to City Code §27-302 to modify towing and storage fee limits, but the item was continued to the November 25, 2025 Public Safety Standing Committee meeting.

• Authorized acceptance of $250,000 emergency management funds and creation of FY26 SHSP Radio Repeater Special Fund – forwarded to Oct 14 council with recommendation to approve
• Amendment to City Code §27-302 on towing/storage fees – continued to Nov 25 committee meeting

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will hold a public meeting to consider several applications for certificates of appropriateness. The regular agenda includes a proposal for site improvements at 12 East Franklin Street involving parking reconfiguration, new pathways, plantings, lighting, and signage. Consent items include porch expansion at 2605 East Franklin Street, asphalt paving in a rear alley at 961-967 Pink Street, and fence-to-masonry-wall replacement at 2614 West Grace Street. The meeting will also review administrative approvals and enforcement matters.

• 12 East Franklin Street - site improvements: parking reconfiguration, pathways, plantings, lighting, signage (COA-172312-2025)
• 2605 East Franklin Street - repair and expand rear porch (COA-172313-2025)
• 961, 965, 967 Pink Street - install asphalt paving in shared private rear alley (COA-172316-2025)
• 2614 West Grace Street - replace wood fence with new masonry wall (COA-172310-2025)

The commission moved the 12 East Franklin Street item to the consent agenda and approved the consent agenda. It then approved four applications: rear porch repair at 2605 East Franklin Street, asphalt paving in the rear alley at 961‑967 Pink Street, replacement of a wood fence with a masonry wall at 2614 West Grace Street, and site improvements at 12 East Franklin Street. All approvals passed with seven votes in favor and one recusal (Commissioner Catherine Easterling). The meeting adjourned at 3:42 p.m.

• Moved 12 East Franklin Street item to Consent Agenda (8-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda as amended (7-0, 1 recused)
• Approved rear porch repair at 2605 East Franklin Street (7-0, 1 recused)
• Approved asphalt paving in rear alley at 961‑967 Pink Street (7-0, 1 recused)
• Approved replacement of wood fence with masonry wall at 2614 West Grace Street (7-0, 1 recused)
• Approved site improvements at 12 East Franklin Street (7-0, 1 recused)

Informal Meeting

This informal meeting of the Richmond City Council is primarily procedural, including a docket review and referral of service delivery issues to city administration. No specific legislation, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Docket Review
• Referral of Service Delivery Issues to City Administration

City Council

The City Council will hold a formal session on September 22, 2025, to consider a consent agenda including several ordinances that have been continued multiple times. The most prominent items authorize a special use permit for up to 180 multifamily units and a clubhouse at 5009 Rear Snead Road and related parcels, along with a grant agreement for an affordable housing development on the same site. Other items involve special use permits for smaller housing developments on Hanover Avenue, 2nd Avenue, and West Main Street.

• ORD 2025-025: Special use permit for up to 180 multifamily units and clubhouse at 5009 Rear Snead Road, 5015 Snead Road, and 5015 Rear Snead Road (9th District).
• ORD 2025-032: Grant agreement with Refuge Apartments, LP and Economic Development Authority for affordable housing construction at 5015 Snead Road.
• ORD 2025-046: Amendment to allow tennis courts at 1300 Westwood Avenue Community Unit Plan (3rd District).
• ORD 2025-052: Special use permit for up to 3 single-family detached and 2 attached dwellings at 3122 2nd Avenue (6th District).
• ORD 2025-079: Special use permit for up to 2 single-family detached and 8 attached dwellings at 3801-3803 Hanover Avenue (1st District).

Planning Commission

The Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan Subcommittee of the Richmond Planning Commission will meet to discuss proposed edits to the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan. The meeting includes a single agenda item for review of redlined changes. Public comments were accepted via email prior to the meeting.

• Proposed edits to the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan (document CHSP-Redlined-kjv)

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The committee will consider several budget and tax items, including an amendment to increase anticipated revenues by $200,000 and create a new Disposable Plastic Bag Tax Special Fund. It will also review proposals to raise the real‑estate tax rate to $1.20 and $1.16 for fiscal year 2026. Additional items include authorizing acceptance of $125,000 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and approving the work plan and budget for the Downtown Special Service and Assessment Districts.

• Amend City Code §12-12 to require side‑by‑side budget comparison publication with the mayor’s proposed budget.
• Approve work plan and budget for the Downtown Special Service and Assessment Districts for FY ending June 30 2026.
• Authorize acceptance of $125,000 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Help Me Help You program.
• Increase anticipated revenues by $200,000 and create the “Disposable Plastic Bag Tax Special Fund” for environmental cleanups and reusable bag distribution.
• Amend City Code §26-355 to set a real‑estate tax rate of $1.20 and $1.16 for the tax year beginning Jan 1 2026.

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee forwarded eight items to the September 22, 2025 City Council meeting. Items include budget amendments, tax rate changes, a new disposable‑plastic‑bag tax fund, and a minority‑business equity resolution. The committee recommended approval for all items except Ordinances 2025‑100 and 2025‑208, which were sent without a recommendation. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Ordinance 2025-100 forwarded to council with no recommendation
• Ordinance 2025-187 forwarded to council with recommendation to approve
• Ordinance 2025-204 forwarded to council with recommendation to approve
• Ordinance 2025-205 forwarded to council with recommendation to approve
• Ordinance 2025-206 forwarded to council with recommendation to approve
• Ordinance 2025-207 forwarded to council with recommendation to approve
• Ordinance 2025-208 forwarded to council with no recommendation
• Resolution 2025-R040 forwarded to council with recommendation to approve

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

This Land Use, Housing and Transportation Committee is considering a new residential rental inspection program (Ord. 2025-161), a resolution to amend the Master Plan to create a Neighborhood Node near Hermitage Road (Res. 2025-R039), and multiple ordinances granting easements for electric infrastructure at city properties including Thomas B. Smith Center, Lucks Field, St. Mary's Hospital, and 510 East 4th Street. Also on the agenda are a solar farm ground lease at 3800 East Richmond Road (Ord. 2025-191), a trail project agreement with VDOT for Kanawha Plaza (Ord. 2025-193), a lease amendment for behavioral health clinic at 2405 Jefferson Avenue (Ord. 2025-192), and several honorary street designations.

• Ord. 2025-161: Establishing a residential rental inspection program (Ch. 5, new Art. VI)
• Res. 2025-R039: Directing Master Plan amendment to identify a Neighborhood Node bounded by I-95/64, Hermitage Road, etc.
• Ord. 2025-191: Ground lease for solar farm and pollinator meadow at 3800 East Richmond Road
• Ord. 2025-193: Agreement with VDOT for Kanawha Plaza Multi-Use Trail project
• Ord. 2025-184/185/186/190: Easements for electric generation at Thomas B. Smith Center, Lucks Field, St. Mary's Hospital, and 510 E. 4th St.

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee forwarded sixteen ordinances and one resolution to the City Council for consideration. Each item was sent with a recommendation to approve, except the rental‑inspection program ordinance which was recommended for amendment. The forwardings were scheduled for the September 22 or October 14 council meetings.

• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-161 (rental inspection program) to Sep 22 council with recommendation to amend
• Forwarded Resolution 2025-R039 (Master Plan Neighborhood Node amendment) to Sep 22 council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-184 (easement for Thomas B. Smith Community Center solar project) to Sep 22 council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-185 (easement for Lucks Field Community Center solar project) to Sep 22 council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-186 (easement for St. Mary’s Hospital solar project) to Sep 22 council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-190 (easement for 510 East 4th St. solar project) to Oct 14 council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-191 (solar farm at 3800 East Richmond Rd.) to Oct 14 council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-194 (designation of 2800 block of 3rd Ave honoring Rev. F. Todd Gray) to Sep 22 council with recommendation to approve

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda including a subdivision exception and a bridge replacement over the Manchester Canal. The body will also review several special use requests for multifamily housing and authorize accepting funds for the Fall Line Trail Kanawha Plaza Multi Use Trail.

• Bridge replacement over Manchester Canal (Hull Street)
• Fall Line Trail Kanawha Plaza Multi Use Trail ($4,388,200)
• Special use for 180 multifamily units at 5009 Snead Road
• Special use for 4 units at 2618 Rear West Main Street
• Accepting $224,012 from Great American Insurance for Governor's Retreat

The commission approved $4,388,200 from VDOT for the Fall Line Trail Kanawha Plaza Multi‑Use Trail project and $224,012 from Great American Insurance for infrastructure in the Governor’s Retreat subdivision. It also approved a continuance for special use at 3122 2nd Avenue, a subdivision exception for 2300 Ingram Avenue, and several urban development concepts, including a bridge replacement over the Manchester Canal and the Police Equestrian Center. Additional ordinances for special uses at 2618 Rear West Main Street, 5009‑5015 Snead Road, and 3200 2nd Avenue were recommended for approval.

• Continuance of special use at 3122 2nd Avenue approved (8‑aye)
• Subdivision exception for 2300 Ingram Avenue approved
• UDC 2025-27 concept for RPD Memorial Statue Plaza approved
• UDC 2025-28 concept for Police Equestrian Center approved
• UDC 2025-30 final bridge reconstruction over CSX on Arthur Ashe Blvd approved
• ORD 2025-201 acceptance of $224,012 from Great American Insurance recommended for approval
• ORD 2025-202 acceptance of $4,388,200 from VDOT recommended for approval
• ORD 2025-081 special use of 2618 Rear West Main Street recommended for approval with amendments

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee will consider two resolutions authorizing the City to join settlements of opioid-related claims against multiple pharmaceutical companies and their affiliates. Members will also vote on approving the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority's performance contract for FY2026-2027. Presentations and discussion items include updates from the Department of Social Services on customer service metrics, Richmond Public Schools on SOL results, and community events like Mayo Island and Luck's Field Center.

• Resolution 2025-R036: City participation in opioid settlement against Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Zydus, and Sandoz.
• Resolution 2025-R037: City participation in opioid settlement against Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Parties.
• Resolution 2025-R038: Approval of Richmond Behavioral Health Authority performance contract for FY2026 and FY2027.
• Presentation by Shunda Giles, DSS Director, on customer service metrics (CD.2025.268).
• Update from RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras on SOL results, reading improvements, and graduation data.

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee considered three resolutions: 2025‑R036 to join a settlement of opioid‑related claims against several pharmaceutical companies, 2025‑R037 to join a settlement against Purdue Pharma and the Sackler parties, and 2025‑R038 to approve the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority’s performance contract for FY 2026‑2027. The committee forwarded each resolution to the September 22, 2025 City Council meeting with a recommendation that the council approve them.

• Forwarded Resolution 2025‑R036 to Sep 22 council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Resolution 2025‑R037 to Sep 22 council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Resolution 2025‑R038 to Sep 22 council meeting with recommendation to approve

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee will discuss concept plans for the RPD Memorial Statue Plaza at 1202 West Graham Road, the Police Equestrian Center at 3910 Crestview Road, Maury Street Streetscape Phase II, and the Broad Rock Creek Park Project at 2606 Lynhaven Avenue. It will also conduct a final location, character, and extent review of the bridge reconstruction over CSX on Arthur Ashe Blvd. between Norfolk Street and Boulevard West. The committee will vote on design recommendations for each project.

• UDC 2025‑27 – Concept review of RPD Memorial Statue Plaza, 1202 West Graham Road
• UDC 2025‑28 – Concept review of Police Equestrian Center, 3910 Crestview Road
• UDC 2025‑29 – Concept review of Maury Street Streetscape Phase II
• UDC 2025‑30 – Final review of bridge reconstruction over CSX on Arthur Ashe Blvd. between Norfolk Street and Boulevard West
• UDC 2025‑31 – Concept review of Broad Rock Creek Park Project, 2606 Lynhaven Avenue

The committee reviewed five location, character, and extent items and recommended each for approval to the Planning Commission, with conditions on four of them. The RPD Memorial Statue Plaza, Police Equestrian Center, Maury Street Streetscape Phase II, and Broad Rock Creek Park Project were recommended with specific design recommendations. The Arthur Ashe Blvd. bridge reconstruction was recommended for approval with no conditions. All recommendations are to be returned to the Planning Commission by September 16, 2025.

• Recommended approval of RPD Memorial Statue Plaza (UDC 2025‑27) with ten design conditions
• Approved Police Equestrian Center (UDC 2025‑28) with ten design recommendations
• Recommended approval of Maury Street Streetscape Phase II (UDC 2025‑29) with seven design conditions
• Recommended approval of Arthur Ashe Blvd. bridge reconstruction (UDC 2025‑30) with no conditions
• Recommended approval of Broad Rock Creek Park Project (UDC 2025‑31) with four design conditions

Informal Meeting

The Richmond City Council is holding an informal meeting to review the docket, discuss service delivery issues, and consider appointments to the Civilian Review Board. A board vacancy report is also on the agenda. Informal meetings allow discussion but typically do not include final votes.

• Consideration of Civilian Review Board Appointments
• Informal Board Vacancy Report (CRBCD.2025.265)
• Referral of Service Delivery Issues to City Administration
• Docket review of upcoming items

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on several special use permits for residential developments and a grant agreement for affordable housing. The agenda includes voting on specific property developments across the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 9th districts.

• Special use permit for a mixed-use multifamily building with up to 17 units at 7100 Jahnke Road
• Special use permit for a four-unit multifamily and six single-family attached dwellings at 3618 Hawthorne Avenue
• Special use permit for up to 180 multifamily units and a clubhouse at 5009 Rear, 5015, and 5015 Rear Snead Road
• Grant agreement with Refuge Apartments, LP for affordable housing at 5015 Snead Road and associated parcels
• Special use permit for two single-family detached and eight single-family attached dwellings at 3801 and 3803 Hanover Avenue

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several special‑exception applications, including lot splits and new dwellings on Avondale Avenue, East Broad Street, and Ellwood Avenue, as well as a second‑story garage addition. It will also review a request from the City Department of Parks and Recreation to build a new community center (TB Smith) at 2009 Ruffin Road. The board will approve the August 2025 meeting minutes.

• Special exception for lot split and two new single‑family homes at 1407 Avondale Avenue (BZA 26‑2025)
• Special exception for second‑story addition to a detached garage at 2205 East Broad Street (BZA 31‑2025)
• Special exception for lot split and new single‑family home at 3144 Ellwood Avenue (BZA 32‑2025)
• Special exception for new community center (TB Smith) at 2009 Ruffin Road (BZA 33‑2025)
• Approval of August 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will vote on special‑use authorizations for three properties: 5009, 5015 and 5015 Rear Snead Road for up to 180 multifamily units and a clubhouse; 2618 Rear West Main Street for up to four multifamily units; and 3200 2nd Avenue for a mix of single‑family and two‑family dwellings. The meeting also includes concept reviews of several urban‑design projects, including the RPD Memorial Statue Plaza, the Police Equestrian Center, Maury Street Streetscape Phase II, the Arthur Ashe Blvd bridge reconstruction, and the Broad Rock Creek Park Project. A consent agenda will be considered as a group with a single staff presentation and public hearing.

• Ord. No. 2025-025 – special use of 5009, 5015 and 5015 Rear Snead Road for up to 180 multifamily units and a clubhouse (9th District)
• Ord. No. 2025-081 – special use of 2618 Rear West Main Street for up to four multifamily units (2nd District)
• Ord. No. 2025-113 – special use of 3200 2nd Avenue for one single‑family detached, two two‑family detached, and four single‑family attached dwellings (6th District)
• UDC 2025-27 – concept review of RPD Memorial Statue Plaza at 1202 West Graham Road
• UDC 2025-28 – concept review of Police Equestrian Center at 3910 Crestview Road

The commission voted to continue three special‑use ordinance items (ORD 2025-025, ORD 2025-081, ORD 2025-113) to the September 16, 2025 meeting. All three motions carried unanimously, with one abstention on the first item. Six Urban Design Committee concepts were forwarded for review at the September 11, 2025 committee meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Continued ORD 2025-025 (5009 Rear Snead Rd, 5015 Snead Rd, 5015 Rear Snead Rd) to Sept 16 (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Continued ORD 2025-081 (2618 Rear West Main St) to Sept 16 (unanimous)
• Continued ORD 2025-113 (3200 2nd Ave) to Sept 16 (unanimous)
• Sent UDC 2025-27 (RPD Memorial Statue Plaza, 1202 West Graham Rd) to Urban Design Committee (review Sep 11)
• Sent UDC 2025-28 (Police Equestrian Center, 3910 Crestview Rd) to Urban Design Committee (review Sep 11)
• Sent UDC 2025-29 (Maury Street Streetscape Phase II) to Urban Design Committee (review Sep 11)
• Sent UDC 2025-30 (Bridge reconstruction over CSX on Arthur Ashe Blvd) to Urban Design Committee (review Sep 11)
• Sent UDC 2025-31 (Broad Rock Creek Park Project, 2606 Lynhaven Ave) to Urban Design Committee (review Sep 11)

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The Organizational Development Standing Committee will hear a regional water coordination update and budget task force recommendations. The committee will consider a resolution to establish the Civilian Review Board's policies and procedures (Res. 2025-R020), and an ordinance to transfer $5,800,000 from the Delinquent Tax Sales special fund for a restitution payment (Ord. 2025-188). Appointments to boards and commissions are also on the agenda.

• Regional Water Coordination Update from CAO and Public Utilities Director
• Budget Review Task Force recommendations and final report
• Resolution 2025-R020 to establish Civilian Review Board policies per state and city code
• Ordinance 2025-188 to transfer $5,800,000 from delinquent tax sales fund for restitution payment
• Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions (attached vacancy report)

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will hold a regular meeting to act on a National Register of Historic Places nomination for Woodlawn Cemetery, review administrative and enforcement reports, and decide on several certificates of appropriateness. Consent agenda items include replacing stucco at 9 North 30th Street and replacing a fence at 2614 West Grace Street. Regular agenda items involve extending a COA for 1600 Monument Avenue, a new brick addition at 4101 Hermitage Road, window replacements at 13 East Franklin Street and other properties.

• NRHP Nomination – Woodlawn Cemetery (for historic designation)
• 1600 Monument Avenue – Extend COA for brick screen wall, light poles, and 22 parking spaces
• 4101 Hermitage Road – Construct new brick rear addition
• 13 East Franklin Street – Remove projecting bay and replace with 6-over-6 window
• 9 North 30th Street – Replace stucco with cementitious siding (consent agenda)

The commission voted unanimously to support the National Register of Historic Places nomination for Woodlawn Cemetery. It approved multiple renovation applications, including stucco replacement at 9 North 30th Street and a new brick addition at 4101 Hermitage Road with conditions. The commission continued the 1600 Monument Avenue project to a later meeting, deferred the 13 East Franklin Street bay removal for further review, and moved the Hermitage Road item to the consent agenda.

• Supported NRHP nomination of Woodlawn Cemetery (7-0)
• Approved 9 North 30th Street stucco replacement with cementitious siding (7-0)
• Approved 4101 Hermitage Road new brick addition, subject to specified conditions (7-0)
• Continued 1600 Monument Avenue project to a later meeting (7-0)
• Deferred 13 East Franklin Street bay removal application for further review (7-0)
• Approved 806 Jessamine Street window and porch changes, with condition on window specifications (7-0)
• Approved 2426 Venable Street historic restoration with multiple conditions (7-0)
• Moved item #5 (4101 Hermitage Road) to the consent agenda (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on 21 items including special use permits, conditional use permits, and the sale of city-owned properties. Two items are requested to be continued to October 7. The consent agenda includes multiple special use permits and three real estate conveyances, including the sale of 11 parcels on Greenwood Avenue to Habitat for Humanity for $100,000 to facilitate affordable housing. The regular agenda features a contested special use for 16 attached dwellings at 3923 Grove Avenue and a request to add residential uses to a previously approved roof sign at 707 East Main Street.

• Sale of 11 city-owned parcels on Greenwood Avenue to Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity for $100,000 for affordable housing (ORD. 2025-182)
• Conveyance of 3410 and 3420 Belmont Road to Belmont Investments LLC for $187,000 for a mixed-use development (ORD. 2025-181)
• Special use permit for a four-unit multifamily and six attached dwellings at 3618 Hawthorne Avenue (ORD. 2025-014, requested continuation to Oct 7)
• Special use permit for 16 single-family attached dwellings at 3923 Grove Avenue, with a letter of opposition from Westhampton Citizens Association (ORD. 2025-150)
• Special use permit for student housing at 1400 School Road, up to four units housing more than three unrelated persons (ORD. 2025-179)

The commission adopted the consent agenda unanimously and approved several UDC reviews, including Amelia Street School grounds and Mayo Island Park. It recommended approval of multiple special‑use permits for residential projects and a land sale to Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing. All listed motions were carried, most unanimously.

• Adopted Consent Agenda items (including ORD 2025-182) unanimously
• Approved UDC 2025-25 review of Amelia Street School grounds
• Approved UDC 2025-26 review of Mayo Island Park project
• Recommended approval of ORD 2025-182 sale of multiple Greenwood Avenue parcels to Habitat for Humanity for $100,000
• Recommended approval of ORD 2025-150 special use for 5 single‑family detached and 6 attached dwellings on 3923 Grove Avenue (amended plans) – motion carried unanimously
• Recommended approval of ORD 2025-166 amendment to allow residential uses at 707 East Main Street – motion carried unanimously
• Recommended approval of ORD 2025-169 special use for a single‑family detached and up to two two‑family detached dwellings at 1010 North 21st Street – motion carried unanimously
• Recommended approval of ORD 2025-176 special use for a single‑family detached dwelling with front‑yard driveway at 3607 Moss Side Avenue – motion carried with Ayes from Dakia K. Knight, Rodney Poole, Ellen Robertson, Elizabeth Hancock Greenfield, Victor Mckenzie Jr., Rebecca Rowe, Odie Donald; Nos from Rodney Poole, Elizabeth Hancock Greenfield

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider special exception applications for residential construction and lot splits. The board will determine if projects at three different addresses can proceed despite not meeting current zoning requirements for setbacks and lot coverage.

• Special exception for rear addition and detached garage at 1308 Oakwood Avenue
• Special exception for lot splits and three new dwellings at 3007 Letcher Avenue
• Special exception for rear addition and detached accessory structure at 4602 Patterson Avenue
• Approval of July 2025 meeting minutes

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee is holding a special meeting to review a proposed presentation schedule. The session focuses on citywide goals regarding land use, housing, and transportation and clarifying staff responsibilities for fulfilling those goals.

• Proposed schedule for Land Use Housing and Transportation Planning Session (CD.2025.256)
• Discussion of citywide goals for land use, housing, and transportation
• Clarification of support staff responsibilities for goal fulfillment

City Council

The City Council is considering several special use authorizations for mixed-use and multifamily residential developments. The body will also discuss amending the City Code regarding the appointment of Council staff by the Council Chief of Staff.

• Special use for 7100 Jahnke Road: mixed-use building with up to 14 dwelling units
• Special use for 3618 Hawthorne Avenue: four-unit multifamily and six single-family attached dwellings
• Special use for 3801 and 3803 Hanover Avenue: two single-family detached and eight single-family attached dwellings
• Special use for 418 Hunt Avenue: one two-family detached and one single-family detached dwelling
• Ord. 2025-136: Repeal and amendment of City Code regarding Council liaison and analyst classifications

Informal Meeting

The City Council will meet for an informal session to review the docket and discuss service delivery issues. The agenda includes updates from Mayor Danny Avula and a closed session for litigation and contract negotiations.

• Referral of service delivery issues to City Administration
• Updates from Mayor Danny Avula
• Closed session regarding pending litigation
• Closed session regarding contract negotiation

Public Art Commission

The Richmond Public Art Commission will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including approval of June 2025 minutes and a discussion of the work plan. No ordinances, contracts, or funding decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily administrative.

• Approval of minutes from the June 2025 Public Art Commission meeting
• Discussion of the commission's work plan

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee will review a proposal to change how certain Council staff positions are appointed. The body will also consider authorizing a design-build procurement method for a storage tank project. Presentations on employee training, a report on reports, and the circular economy are scheduled.

• Ord. 2025-136: Repeal and amendment of City Code regarding Council liaison, analyst, and specialist classifications
• Res. 2025-R031: Authorization of design-build procurement for Canoe Run Park CSO Storage Tank project
• Presentation on Department of Human Resources Engagement and Training
• Presentation on Circular Economy by the Office of Sustainability
• Review of Boards & Commissions Vacancy Report

The committee forwarded an ordinance to repeal and amend several City Code sections and a resolution to use design‑build procurement for the Canoe Run Park CSO Storage Tank project. Both items were sent to the July 28, 2025 Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. No votes or final decisions were taken at this meeting.

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee will hear presentations on RRHA public housing and homeownership, and a Special Use Permit briefing. The committee will consider an ordinance to establish a residential rental inspection program, a lease agreement for a telecommunications facility, and resolutions supporting a Main Street program application and pedestrian safety improvements on Patterson Avenue.

• Ordinance to add Chapter 5, Article VI establishing a residential rental inspection program (Ord. 2025-161)
• Ordinance authorizing lease with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for telecommunications facility at 3518 North Hopkins Road (Ord. 2025-165)
• Resolution supporting application to Virginia Main Street Program as an Exploring Main Street community (Res. 2025-R030)
• Resolution supporting pedestrian safety improvements on Patterson Avenue from Maple Avenue to Libbie Avenue (Res. 2025-R032)
• Presentation on RRHA annual accounting, public housing, and homeownership

The committee did not make any final decisions. It continued consideration of Ordinance 2025-161 to amend the city code for a residential rental inspection program. It forwarded Ordinance 2025-165, Resolution 2025‑R030, and Resolution 2025‑R032 to the July 28, 2025 City Council meeting with recommendations to approve.

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will hear a presentation on emergency planning for the upcoming hurricane season, a follow‑up discussion on the water‑crisis incident response assessment, and an update on Shockoe Bottom from the police chief. The meeting also includes approval of the June 24, 2025 minutes, a public‑safety board vacancy report, and a staff report.

• Emergency Planning for Upcoming Hurricane Season presentation (Stephen Willoughby, DECPR)
• Water Crisis Incident Response Assessment Follow‑Up presentation (Stephen Willoughby, DECPR)
• Shockoe Bottom Update from Chief of Police Rick Edwards
• Approval of June 24, 2025 Public Safety Standing Committee minutes
• Public Safety Board Vacancy Report

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will review applications to rehabilitate, demolish, or modify historic buildings across Richmond, including projects on Monument Avenue and West Franklin Street. The agenda includes a presentation on the Monument Avenue Tree Preservation Plan.

• Monument Avenue Tree Preservation Plan presentation
• Rehabilitate rear porch and sunroom at 1212 West Franklin Street
• Demolish building and construct two new homes at 2228 Cedar Street
• Install digital display board at 1201 West Franklin Street
• Construct new masonry porch at 17 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

The Richmond Commission of Architectural Review voted to approve seven applications for historic rehabilitation, new construction, and alterations, each with specified preservation conditions. Votes ranged from unanimous (6‑0) to five‑yes approvals (5‑0) when a commissioner recused or was excused. One application to replace windows and a storm door was deferred after a 5‑1 vote. All decisions were recorded in the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved 1212 West Franklin St rear porch and sunroom (6-0)
• Approved 2228 Cedar St demolition and two new homes (5-0)
• Approved 1201 West Franklin St digital display board (5-0)
• Approved 17 N Arthur Ashe Blvd new masonry front porch (6-0)
• Approved 3104 East Broad St rehabilitation and rear addition (6-0)
• Deferred 620 N Arthur Ashe Blvd window and storm door replacement (5-1)
• Approved 2114 M St rehabilitation and addition (6-0)

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee will review four ordinances, including authorizing $54.9 million in federal funds for gas pipeline repairs and a performance agreement for VPM Media's new headquarters.

• Authorize $15.7M in federal funds for gas pipeline repairs
• Authorize $39.2M in federal funds for gas pipeline repairs
• Authorize $2.1M in HUD funds for housing programs
• Authorize performance agreement for VPM Media HQ at 13 East Broad Street
• Approve minutes from June 18, 2025 meeting

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee continued the budget‑code amendment to a later meeting. It forwarded five funding authorizations—including two large DOT gas‑utility grants of $15.7 M and $39.2 M—to the July 28 City Council with a recommendation to approve. The committee also forwarded a performance‑grant agreement for VPM Media and a HUD‑fund allocation for rapid rehousing.

• Ord. 2025-100: Amendment to City Code budget publication continued to Sep 17, 2025 committee meeting
• Ord. 2025-158: Authorization to accept $15,733,481 DOT funds forwarded to July 28, 2025 Council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Ord. 2025-159: Authorization to accept $39,158,844 DOT funds forwarded to July 28, 2025 Council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Ord. 2025-160: Authorization to execute performance agreement with VPM Media Corp forwarded to July 28, 2025 Council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Ord. 2025-164: Authorization to accept $2,119 HUD funds and related budget amendments forwarded to July 28, 2025 Council meeting with recommendation to approve

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review multiple special use permits for multifamily and single-family housing. The body is also considering a zoning ordinance amendment to define and regulate the retail sale of tobacco and hemp.

• Ord. No. 2025-157: Establishing and regulating 'retail sales of tobacco and hemp' in the zoning ordinance
• Ord. No. 2025-025: Special use for up to 180 multifamily units and a clubhouse at 5009 Rear Snead Road, 5015 Snead Road, and 5015 Rear Snead Road
• Ord. No. 2025-156: Rezoning 1220 and 1260 Ingram Avenue from M-1 Light Industrial to TOD-1 and B-5 districts
• Ord. No. 2025-151: Special use for a six-story mixed-use building at 1114 Hull Street
• Ord. No. 2025-162: Conservation and open-space easement for portions of Mayo’s Island

The Planning Commission continued several special‑use and subdivision items to future meetings, adopted the consent agenda, and recommended approval of multiple development proposals. It approved the Holly Street Playground renovation and other UDC projects with conditions, and passed a mixed‑use project at 7100 Jahnke Road by a 6‑1 vote after amendments.

• Continued ORD 2025-014 (3618 Hawthorne Ave) to Aug 19, 2025 – motion unanimous
• Adopted consent agenda – motion unanimous
• Recommended approval of ORD 2025-144 (3103 2nd Ave) – recommendation recorded
• Approved UDC 2025-19 Holly Street Playground renovation with conditions
• Recommended approval of ORD 2025-155 (505 West Leigh St lodginghouse) with amendment – motion unanimous
• Recommended approval of ORD 2024-312 (7100 Jahnke Rd mixed‑use) with amendments – vote 6‑1
• Recommended approval of ORD 2025-079 (3801/3803 Hanover Ave) with amendments – motion unanimous
• Recommended approval of ORD 2025-156 (rezoning Ingram Ave) – recommendation recorded

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee considered Ordinance 2025-163, which amends the FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget to transfer $200,000 from the Outside Agencies and Central Appropriations agency Heart of Richmond line item and $109,000 from the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, creating a new line item called “CARITAS (Surge Shelter Operations)” and allocating $309,000 for surge overflow shelter operations during inclement winter weather. The committee forwarded the ordinance to the July 28, 2025 City Council meeting with a recommendation to approve. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-163 to July 28 council meeting with recommendation to approve

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee unanimously approved a motion allowing Damon Pearson to attend virtually. It also unanimously moved items UDC 2025-22 and UDC 2025-23 to the full agenda. The committee recommended approval, with specific conditions, of the Hull Street Library greening project, the Browns Island signage package, the Holly Street Playground renovation, and the Arthur Ashe Blvd. bridge reconstruction to the Planning Commission.

• Approved virtual attendance for Committee Member Damon Pearson (unanimous)
• Moved UDC 2025-22 to the full agenda (unanimous)
• Moved UDC 2025-23 to the full agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended approval with conditions of Greening Richmond Public Libraries: Hull Street Branch (UDC 2025-22)
• Recommended approval with conditions of Browns Island signage package (UDC 2025-23)
• Recommended approval with conditions of Holly Street Playground renovation (UDC 2025-19)
• Recommended approval with conditions of bridge reconstruction over CSX on Arthur Ashe Blvd. (UDC 2025-20)

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The Organizational Development Standing Committee will consider a resolution to establish policies and procedures for the Civilian Review Board under state and city code. The meeting also includes updates from the Department of Public Utilities on the water treatment plant and a presentation from Hagerty Consulting on emergency incident response. Minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting will be approved, and board vacancy reports will be reviewed.

• Resolution 2025‑R020 to adopt Civilian Review Board policies and procedures
• Department of Public Utilities update on water treatment plant and consent order progress
• Hagerty Consulting emergency incident response assessment presentation
• Approval of May 5, 2025 Organizational Development meeting minutes
• Review of Organizational Development Board vacancy report

City Council

This special meeting includes action on a conditional rezoning of five properties near North 35th and 36th Streets from single-family to multifamily residential, and a vote on amending the city's residency requirement for certain officers and employees. The council will also introduce several ordinances, including a telecommunications lease, HUD funding for rapid rehousing, a winter overflow shelter, a conservation easement on Mayo's Island, and a resolution for pedestrian safety improvements on Patterson Avenue.

• Conditional rezoning of 603 Rear N 35th St, 609 Rear N 35th St, 619 N 36th St, 3510 Glenwood Ave, and 3516 Glenwood Ave from R-5 to R-63 Multifamily District (ORD 2025-120)
• Amendment to City Code § 2-1204 modifying residency requirements for certain officers and employees (ORD 2025-138)
• Introduction of lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for a telecommunications facility
• Introduction of ordinance to accept HUD funds for rapid rehousing programming
• Introduction of resolution supporting VDOT application for pedestrian safety improvements along Patterson Avenue

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will decide on an appeal for a 43-foot billboard sign at 1830 Botetourt Street, along with multiple special exception applications for residential lot splits, additions, and a new fire station. Several items have been continued from previous meetings.

• Appeal of Barbara Hughes for a 43-foot off-premises sign (billboard) at 1830 Botetourt Street
• Special exception for a two-story garage addition at 1308 Oakwood Avenue (continued to Aug 6)
• Application for new single-family dwellings at 2804 Midlothian Turnpike and 1825 Claiborne Street
• City request for certificate of occupancy for new Fire Station 12 at 2223 West Cary Street
• Two lot splits for new houses at 1407 Avondale Avenue (continued to Sep 3)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several special use authorizations for residential dwellings and urban design concepts. The body will also consider a motion to rezone 1240 Ingram Avenue from light industrial to a transit oriented nodal district.

• Rezoning of 1240 Ingram Avenue from M-1 Light Industrial to TOD-1 Transit Oriented Nodal District
• Special use request for 3801 and 3803 Hanover Avenue for up to 10 dwellings (Ord. 2025-079)
• Special use request for 2618 Rear West Main Street for up to 4 dwelling units (Ord. 2025-081)
• Urban design review for the renovation of Holly Street Playground at 819 Holly Street
• Urban design review for the reconstruction of the bridge over CSX on Arthur Ashe Blvd.

The commission adopted a resolution amending the official zoning ordinance map to rezone 1240 Ingram Avenue from M-1 Light Industrial to a TOD-1 Transit Oriented Nodal District. It also recommended approval of the special‑use request for 2201 and 2203 Fenton Street. Several pending special‑use items were continued to the July 15 meeting, and the consent agenda was adopted.

• Approved amendment to zoning map rezoning 1240 Ingram Ave to TOD-1 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special‑use request for 2201 & 2203 Fenton St (ORD 2025-148) (unanimous)
• Moved Item 8 (ORD 2025-148) to the regular agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the consent agenda (unanimous)
• Continued ORD 2025-079 to July 15 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued ORD 2025-081 to July 15 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued ORD 2025-113 to July 15 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued ORD 2025-144 to July 15 meeting (unanimous)

Public Art Commission

The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of May 2025 minutes, secretary's report, and other business. No substantive decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

Public Safety Standing Committee

This is an informational meeting of the Public Safety Standing Committee. Presentations are scheduled from the Richmond Police Department on environmental officers and operations, and from the Department of Planning and Development Review on code enforcement. No ordinances, contracts, or other action items are under consideration.

• Richmond Police Department Environmental Officers and Operations Update by Chief Rick Edwards
• Code Enforcement Updates by Kevin Vonck, Director of Planning and Development Review
• Approval of minutes from April 22 and May 29, 2025 meetings

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will consider several applications for building modifications and new construction in historic districts. One item (1201 West Franklin Street) has been withdrawn by the applicant. Key proposals include a new 22-unit multifamily building with ground-floor commercial at 715 Mosby Street and a two-story addition at 411 Chimborazo Boulevard.

• 715 Mosby Street: Construct a new three-story, 22-unit multifamily building with ground floor commercial space (COA-167477-2025)
• 411 Chimborazo Boulevard: Construct a two-story addition to rear of existing single-family home (COA-167474-2025)
• 1201 West Franklin Street: Install digital display board on historic church — withdrawn by applicant (COA-165913-2025)
• 520 Brook Road: Conceptual review for a new two-story single-family residence on vacant lot (COA-167745-2025)
• 874-876 Jessamine Street: Conceptual review for a new multifamily building on vacant lots (COA-167496-2025)

The Commission approved six design applications with conditions, approved the consent agenda, withdrew one application, and deferred another. All approval votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved amended Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Approved 210 West Marshall Street storefront modification (6-0)
• Approved 405 Allen Avenue brick fence replacement (6-0)
• Approved 411 Chimborazo Boulevard two‑story addition (6-0)
• Approved 3301 East Marshall Street storefront component replacement (6-0)
• Approved 715 Mosby Street 22‑unit multifamily building with commercial space (6-0)
• Deferred 730 North 23rd Street repaint and porch work (6-0)
• Application withdrawn for 1201 West Franklin Street digital display board

City Council

The Richmond City Council will meet to act on a consent agenda that includes a grant agreement for an affordable housing development at 5015 Snead Road, along with several special use permits for residential projects across the city. The consent agenda items are considered routine and expected to pass unanimously. Public comment is allowed before the vote.

• Grant agreement for affordable housing at 5015 Snead Road (9th District)
• Special use permit for 14-unit mixed-use building at 7100 Jahnke Road (4th District)
• Special use permit for four-unit multifamily and six single-family attached dwellings at 3618 Hawthorne Avenue (3rd District)
• Amendment to community unit plan at 1300 Westwood Avenue to modify tennis courts (3rd District)
• Special use permit for up to eight dwelling units at 3801-3803 Hanover Avenue (1st District)

Informal Meeting

The City Council is holding an informal meeting to review the docket and refer service delivery issues to city administration. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled. This is a routine procedural meeting.

• Docket review of pending items
• Referral of service delivery issues to city administration

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will hold a meeting for its Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan Subcommittee at City Hall. The session will be accessible via Microsoft Teams. The agenda lists only the call to order and adjournment.

• Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan Subcommittee meeting
• Meeting held at City Hall, 5th Floor Conference Room
• Meeting accessible via Microsoft Teams

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee will review ordinances to adjust the General Fund Budget and authorize a financing agreement for a creek crossing project. The committee will also receive a presentation on the Minority Business Development Study and Implementation Plan.

• Financing Agreement with Virginia Resources Authority for the Almond Creek Interceptor Creek Crossing and Stream Stabilization project
• ORD. 2025-142: Transfer of $250,000.00 from the Office of Sustainability for neighborhood climate resilience project grants
• ORD. 2025-143: Budget amendment increasing estimated revenues by $4,032,431.00 and adjusting total appropriations
• Presentation on the Minority Business Development Study and Implementation Plan

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee approved forwarding three ordinances—2025-133, 2025-142, and 2025-143—to the June 23, 2025 City Council meeting. Each ordinance was recommended for approval by the council. No votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Forwarded Ord. 2025-133 to June 23 Council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ord. 2025-142 to June 23 Council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ord. 2025-143 to June 23 Council meeting with recommendation to approve

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Committee will hear presentations on housing displacement and GRTC capital projects. It will consider two ordinances authorizing grant contracts for green infrastructure at Ginter Park Branch library and a historic preservation agreement, plus six resolutions supporting VDOT grant applications for sidewalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian crossings. A discussion item on using the Richmond Development Corporation to redevelop Gilpin Court is also scheduled.

• Presentation on housing displacement by Director of Housing and Community Development
• Ordinance to authorize grant contract with James River Association for green infrastructure at Ginter Park Branch library
• Resolution to support VDOT grant for a five-foot sidewalk on German School Road from Glenway Drive to Blakemore Road
• Resolution to support VDOT grant for protected bike lanes on Franklin Street from Belvidere Street to Lombardy Street
• Discussion on using Richmond Development Corporation to redevelop Gilpin Court

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee forwarded six items to the June 23, 2025 City Council meeting. Each item was sent with a recommendation that the Council approve it. The items include a grant contract for storm‑water green infrastructure at the Ginter Park library, a programmatic agreement for historic‑preservation compliance, and four Transportation Alternatives Program applications for sidewalks, a pedestrian crossing and protected bike lanes. No votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-125 (grant contract for green infrastructure at Ginter Park library) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-126 (programmatic agreement for historic‑preservation compliance) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Resolution 2025‑R024 (sidewalk on German School Road) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Resolution 2025‑R025 (sidewalk on Carnation Street) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Resolution 2025‑R026 (pedestrian crossing improvements on Forest Hill Avenue) with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Resolution 2025‑R029 (protected bike lanes on Franklin Street) with recommendation to approve

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on a consent agenda and regular agenda including a conditional rezoning, special use permits for housing, and funding acceptance. Several earlier items have been requested for continuance to July. The commission will also receive a presentation on the site plan ordinance implementation and a concept review for the Lombardy Street bridge replacement project.

• Conditional rezoning of five properties (603 Rear N 35th St, 609 Rear N 35th St, 619 N 36th St, 3510 Glenwood Ave, 3516 Glenwood Ave) from R-5 to R-63 Multifamily Urban Residential (ORD. 2025-120)
• Acceptance of $1,385,900 from VDOT for Complete Streets project, amending the FY2024-2025 capital budget (ORD. 2025-141)
• Authorizing acquisition of fee simple interests and easements for Courtland Street Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement (ORD. 2025-140)
• Special use permit for up to 2 single-family detached and 8 single-family attached dwellings at 3801-3803 Hanover Avenue (ORD. 2025-079)
• Special use permit for a single-family detached dwelling at 5201 Sylvan Court (ORD. 2025-132)

The commission adopted the January 21, 2025 minutes unanimously and continued several pending items to July meetings. It approved a subdivision exception for 1404 North 32nd Street and recommended approval of a rezoning amendment with parking and height conditions. The commission also recommended accepting $1,385,900 from VDOT to fund the Complete Streets project and approved a UDC concept for bridge and pedestrian improvements with conditions.

• Adopted Jan 21 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued ORD 2024‑312 (7100 Jahnke Rd) to July 15 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued ORD 2025‑014 (3618 Hawthorne Ave) to July 15 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda with staff recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision Exception 2025.006 for 1404 North 32nd St (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 2025‑120 with parking and height limits (unanimous)
• Recommended acceptance of $1,385,900 from VDOT for Complete Streets (unanimous)
• Approved UDC 2025‑16 concept for bridge replacement and bike/ped improvements with conditions (unanimous)

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee will discuss a presentation on the Trauma Healing Response Network and a report from the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. The body is considering several ordinances regarding fund transfers for children, opioid treatment, and a guaranteed income program.

• Ord. 2025-121: Transfer of $96,250.00 from The Literacy Lab to the Reserve for Children’s Fund ($66,250.00) and Challenge Discovery Projects, Inc. ($30,000.00)
• Ord. 2025-124: First Amendment to Opioid Funds Agreement with the City Sheriff for the Medication Assisted Treatment Pilot Program
• Res. 2025-R023: Request to establish a work group with Richmond Public Schools to develop a funding formula for school operating expenses
• Ord. 2025-139: UpTogether Grant Contract with FII - National for the Richmond Resilience Initiative guaranteed income program
• Presentation on Trauma Healing Response Network by Lorraine Wright

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee moved, seconded and unanimously approved forwarding three ordinances—ORD 2025-121, ORD 2025-124, and ORD 2025-139—to the June 23 City Council meeting with a recommendation to approve each. The committee also forwarded a revised resolution (RES 2025‑R023) establishing a work group with Richmond Public Schools to develop a school‑funding formula, also with a recommendation to approve. All items were approved without public comment.

• Forwarded ORD 2025-121 (reallocate $96,250 for children’s emergent needs) to Council – unanimously approved
• Forwarded ORD 2025-124 (authorize First Amendment to Opioid Funds Agreement for Medication Assisted Treatment Pilot) to Council – unanimously approved
• Forwarded ORD 2025-139 (UpTogether Grant for Richmond Resilience Initiative guaranteed‑income program) to Council – unanimously approved
• Forwarded RES 2025‑R023 (create work group with Richmond Public Schools for funding formula, amended due date) to Council – unanimously approved
• Approved minutes of May 8, 2025 meeting as presented – no amendments

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee will hold a final Location, Character, and Extent review for a proposed bridge replacement over the Manchester Canal on Hull Street. They will also consider a concept review for a bridge replacement and pedestrian and bike improvements on Lombardy Street. Public comment will be taken for each agenda item.

• Final review of Hull Street bridge replacement (UDC 2025-17) between Mayo Bridge and Brander Street
• Concept review of Lombardy Street bridge replacement and pedestrian/bike improvements (UDC 2025-16) between Admiral Street and West Leigh Street
• Consideration of continuances and deletions from the agenda

The Urban Design Committee reviewed two bridge replacement projects: one over the Manchester Canal on Hull Street and another on Lombardy Street with pedestrian and bike improvements. The committee recommended approval of the Lombardy Street project with a condition to explore alternative treatments for the bike lane transition, and the recommendation will be sent to the Planning Commission by June 17, 2025. No final vote or formal approval was recorded in the minutes.

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee will review five ordinances introduced by City Council, including changes to utility deposits, public procurement rules, and the city's residency requirements for employees.

• Amend City Code § 2-1204 regarding residency requirements for officers and employees
• Amend City Code §§ 28-54, 28-57, and 28-58 concerning utility deposits and disconnections
• Repeal City Code §§ 2-29, 2-31, 2-32, and 2-33 concerning council staff classifications
• Authorize execution of an agreement with the Virginia Department of Health
• Amend City Code § 21-4 and add § 21-75 concerning public procurement and reverse auctioning

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee considered five ordinances. Each ordinance was forwarded to the June 23, 2025 City Council meeting with a recommendation that the council approve it. No votes or other actions were recorded.

• ORD. 2025‑134 – amend utility deposit, refund, and service‑disconnection codes – forwarded with recommendation to approve
• ORD. 2025‑135 – authorize CAO to sign health‑services agreement with Virginia Dept. of Health – forwarded with recommendation to approve
• ORD. 2025‑136 – repeal and amend council‑staff classification codes – forwarded with recommendation to approve
• ORD. 2025‑137 – amend procurement definitions and add reverse‑auction section – forwarded with recommendation to approve
• ORD. 2025‑138 – amend residency requirements for certain officers and employees – forwarded with recommendation to approve

City Council

The Richmond City Council will meet to consider 13 items on the Consent Agenda, including special use permits for multifamily housing, single-family dwellings, and street dedications. Several items are continued to future dates.

• Authorize special use of 5009 Rear Snead Road for up to 180 multifamily dwelling units
• Authorize special use of 1300 Westwood Avenue for mixed-use development
• Authorize closing unimproved portions of West 23rd Street for affordable housing
• Authorize special use of 3122 2nd Avenue for up to 5 single-family dwellings
• Authorize special use of 8 South Crenshaw Avenue for UB Urban Business District uses

Informal Meeting

This is an informal meeting of the Richmond City Council including a docket review and referral of service issues. The main items are a presentation on the Richmond 300 Code Refresh and a closed session to discuss the disposition of publicly held real property and contract negotiations for the City Center Development Project.

• Presentation on Richmond 300 Code Refresh update by Planning Deputy Director
• Closed session under Va. Code 2.2-3711(A)(3) and (29) for property disposition and contract negotiation for City Center Development Project
• Referral of service delivery issues to city administration
• Docket review of pending items

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider eight applications for special exceptions from zoning ordinance requirements. Items include lot splits for new single-family homes, additions to existing homes, and a fence height variance. Two cases are continued from the May 7 meeting. The meeting will also approve minutes from May 2025.

• 1023 WEST 45th STREET — lot split and new single-family dwelling (lot area not met)
• 2502 COURTLAND STREET — lot split and two new single-family dwellings (lot width not met)
• 1308 OAKWOOD AVENUE — rear addition and two-story detached garage (setback and lot coverage not met)
• 4301 AUGUSTA AVENUE — new fence and wall exceeding max front-yard height
• 1203 NORTH 38th STREET — lot split and new single-family dwelling (lot area and width not met)

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will review a series of special‑use applications for new single‑family, attached and multifamily dwellings at various sites, including a proposal for up to 180 multifamily units on Snead Road. The agenda also includes a conditional rezoning of several properties to a multifamily district, a review of a bridge replacement over the Manchester Canal, and a resolution to amend the Stratford Hills community unit plan.

• Special use authorization for 5009 Rear Snead Road, 5015 Snead Road, and 5015 Rear Snead Road – up to 180 multifamily units and a clubhouse (9th District)
• Special use authorization for 3122 2nd Avenue – up to three single‑family detached and two attached dwellings (6th District)
• Conditional rezoning of 603 Rear North 35th St, 609 Rear North 35th St, 619 North 36th St, 3510 Glenwood Ave, and 3516 Glenwood Ave from R‑5 to R‑63 (7th District)
• Location, character, and extent review of a proposed bridge replacement over the Manchester Canal along Hull Street
• Resolution to amend the Shops at Stratford Hills final community unit plan, increasing the plan area by 3.6 acres

The Planning Commission approved an amendment to the Shops at Stratford Hills Community Unit Plan and the final review of two new utility structures at 1400 Brander Street. The commission adopted the consent agenda, which included several special‑use and development items. Several pending items were continued to future meetings, and a subdivision exception was moved to and approved on the regular agenda.

• Approved amendment to Shops at Stratford Hills plan, increasing area to 67.86 acres (unanimous)
• Approved final review of two new utility structures at 1400 Brander Street (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda, approving items 7‑11 (unanimous)
• Moved Subdivision Exception (SUBD 2025.005) for 1000 N 21st St to regular agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision Exception (SUBD 2025.005) (unanimous)
• Continued ORD 2025-052 (3122 2nd Ave) to Sept 16 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued ORD 2025-079 (3801 & 3803 Hanover Ave) to June 17 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued ORD 2025-025 (5009 Rear Snead Rd) to July 15 2025 (unanimous)

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The Organizational Development Standing Committee will consider Resolution 2025-R020 to establish the Civilian Review Board's policies and procedures pursuant to state and city code. It will also review applications for vacancies on the board and hear a report from Hagerty Consulting on an Emergency Incident Response Assessment. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and routine reports from other standing committees.

• Resolution 2025-R020 to establish Civilian Review Board policies and procedures
• Review of Civilian Review Board applications (board vacancy report)
• Hagerty Consulting Emergency Incident Response Assessment report

City Council

The Richmond City Council will meet to consider a consent agenda of routine items, including the authorization of affordable housing developments and special use permits for various properties. The meeting is a rescheduled session from May 27, 2025.

• Authorize affordable housing development at 5015 Snead Road
• Authorize acquisition of parcels at 2210 and 2202 Concord Avenue
• Authorize special use of 3618 Hawthorne Avenue for multifamily dwelling
• Authorize special use of 2000 North 29th Street for private school
• Authorize special use of 2003 West Grace Street for single-family dwelling

Informal Meeting

This informal meeting includes updates on the Water Treatment Plant and Department of Finance, referral of service delivery issues, and a closed session to discuss disposition of publicly held real property and contract negotiations for the City Center Development Project. No formal votes are anticipated; the agenda is primarily discussion and informational.

• Water Treatment Plant Update
• Department of Finance Update
• Closed session under Va. Code 2.2-3711(A)(3) and (29) for City Center Development Project – real property disposition and contract negotiation

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will hear two presentations: a data comparison between the Richmond Ambulance Authority and the Department of Emergency Communications, and the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority's new enhanced security and enforcement strategy. No items are scheduled for formal vote or approval. A staff report will also be discussed.

• Presentation: Richmond Ambulance Authority and DECPR data comparison (CD.2025.186)
• Presentation: RRHA new enhanced security and enforcement strategy (CD.2025.187)
• Staff Report: Public Safety Staff Report (CD.2025.188)

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee will hear presentations on the Gas Works Capital Improvement Plan and staffing, a Capital Maintenance Program update, and the Urban Forestry Program. A discussion item on the Boil Water Advisory update is also scheduled. No papers for consideration or board vacancies are on the agenda.

• Gas Works Capital Improvement Plan and Staffing presentation
• Capital Maintenance Program Update by Director of General Services
• Urban Forestry Program presentation by Urban Forester
• Boil Water Advisory Update discussion with Public Utilities Director

City Council

The City Council will review several special use permits for residential and educational developments. The body is also considering the acquisition and conveyance of properties to facilitate affordable housing and the appropriation of grant funds for city offices.

• Special use of 3618 Hawthorne Avenue for a four-unit multifamily and six single-family attached dwellings
• Acquisition of 2210 and 2202 Concord Avenue for affordable housing development
• Conveyance of 2100 Rear Bellemeade Road and part of 2101 Commerce Road for affordable housing
• Appropriation of $160,000 from the Virginia Department of Forestry for tree maintenance at East End and Evergreen Cemeteries
• Appropriation of $25,000 from The Regents of the University of California for the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office

Informal Meeting

The Richmond City Council will hold an informal meeting to review the docket, refer service delivery issues to city administration, and discuss the Water Treatment Plant. The meeting will be held at City Hall and streamed online.

• Review of docket items
• Referral of service delivery issues to City Administration
• Discussion of Water Treatment Plant
• Meeting held at 900 East Broad Street, City Hall
• Meeting accessible via Microsoft Teams

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will consider recommendations on National Register boundary changes for the Shockoe Valley and Main Street Banking District, along with several building alteration permits and a conceptual review for demolition and new construction at 2228 Cedar Street.

• Shockoe Valley and Tobacco Row NR Expansion – boundary increase and update
• Main Street Banking District NR Decrease – boundary decrease and update
• 2206 Jefferson Avenue – construct a two-story single-family detached dwelling
• 2228 Cedar Street – conceptual review to demolish existing structure and construct two new attached dwellings
• 510 West 20th Street – violation correction: replace deteriorated roofing

The commission approved the expansion of the Shockoe Valley and Tobacco Row National Register historic district and a boundary decrease for the Main Street Banking District. It also approved multiple building permits, including demolition at 401 Chimborazo Blvd, a porch extension at 601 N 23rd St, a bike shed at 603.5 N 23rd St, and a two‑story home at 2206 Jefferson Ave, while partially approving roof work at 510 West 20th St. Two applications—a storefront redesign at 3301 East Marshall St and a digital display at 1201 West Franklin St—were deferred.

• Approved Shockoe Valley & Tobacco Row historic district expansion (4‑2 excused)
• Approved Main Street Banking District historic district boundary decrease (6‑0)
• Approved demolition of non‑contributing structure at 401 Chimborazo Blvd (5‑1 excused)
• Approved rear porch extension and pergola at 601 N 23rd St (5‑1 excused)
• Approved new bike shed at 603.5 N 23rd St (5‑1 excused)
• Approved two‑story dwelling at 2206 Jefferson Ave (6‑0)
• Partially approved roof work at 510 West 20th St: front porch metal roof approved, main roof asphalt denied (6‑0)
• Deferred storefront redesign at 3301 East Marshall St (6‑0)

Public Art Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Richmond Public Art Commission. The main actions are approving the April 2025 meeting minutes and electing a Chair and Vice Chair from nominated candidates. No substantive policy decisions or project approvals are on the agenda.

• Approval of April 2025 meeting minutes
• Nominations for Chair: Andrea Almond, Taron Sparks
• Nominations for Vice Chair: Ricky Parker, Taron Sparks

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee will discuss and may recommend several ordinances, including a new disposable plastic bag tax, acceptance of $160,000 for tree maintenance at East End and Evergreen Cemeteries, and $100,000 for sheriff vehicle cameras. A resolution to study requiring janitorial and security contractors to pay the city's $20/hour minimum wage is also on the agenda. The affordable housing grant at Snead Road is continued to the June 18 meeting. A presentation on economic development plans is scheduled.

• Proposed disposable plastic bag tax (Ord. 2025-099)
• Grant agreement for affordable housing at 5015 Snead Road continued to June 18
• Acceptance of $160,000 from VA Dept of Forestry for tree maintenance at East End and Evergreen Cemeteries (Ord. 2025-098)
• Acceptance of $100,000 for sheriff's fleet vehicle cameras (Ord. 2025-107)
• Resolution to study requiring contractors to pay city's $20/hour minimum wage (Res. 2025-R019)

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee forwarded ten ordinance items and one resolution to the May 27, 2025 City Council meeting. Each item was sent with a recommendation that the council approve it. No votes or final approvals were taken at this committee meeting.

• Forwarded Ord. 2025-032 to May 27 council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ord. 2025-097 to May 27 council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ord. 2025-098 to May 27 council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ord. 2025-099 to May 27 council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ord. 2025-100 to May 27 council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ord. 2025-107 to May 27 council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ord. 2025-108 to May 27 council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Ord. 2025-109 to May 27 council meeting with recommendation to approve

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee will review updates to floodplain management codes to align with FEMA determinations. The body is also considering a resolution to apply for $10 million in VDOT Revenue Sharing funds for transportation projects.

• Ord. 2025-104: Repeal and amendment of City Code regarding floodplain districts and management
• Res. 2025-R018: Application for $10,000,000 via VDOT Revenue Sharing Program
• Res. 2024-R041: Support for photo speed monitoring devices, including 600 and 700 blocks of South Belvidere Street
• Ord. 2025-105: Designation of 300 block of North 32nd Street for Rev. Dr. Edward Daniel McCreary, Jr.
• Ord. 2025-106: Designation of 2100 block of Edwards Avenue for Harold Thomas

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee forwarded five items to the May 27 City Council meeting. It recommended approving ordinances to repeal floodplain code sections and to name streets for Reverend Dr. Edward Daniel McCreary Jr. and Harold Thomas. It advised striking a resolution on photo speed‑monitoring devices and supporting a $10,000,000 VDOT revenue‑sharing allocation for transportation projects.

• Recommended approval of ordinance repealing floodplain code sections (2025-104)
• Recommended approval of ordinance naming 300 N 32nd St for Rev. E.D. McCreary Jr. (2025-105)
• Recommended approval of ordinance naming 2100 Edwards Ave for Harold Thomas (2025-106)
• Recommended striking resolution supporting photo speed‑monitoring devices (2024-R041)
• Recommended approval of $10,000,000 VDOT revenue‑sharing allocation (2025-R018)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering several special use permits for residential and educational developments. The body will also discuss the acquisition of properties for affordable housing and review conceptual plans for city parks and libraries.

• Acquisition of 2210 and 2202 Concord Avenue for affordable housing (Ord. 2025-086)
• Conveyance of 2100 Rear Bellemeade Road and part of 2101 Commerce Road for affordable housing (Ord. 2025-087)
• Special use permit for a private school at 2000 North 29th Street (Ord. 2025-090)
• Review of the Brown's Island Improvement Plan (UDC 2025-15)
• Resolution to adopt the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan

The commission unanimously deferred the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan and created a three‑member subcommittee to work with staff. It also adopted the consent agenda with staff recommendations. Additionally, the commission approved conceptual land‑use reviews for Mayo Island Park, a library greening project, a school greening project, and the Brown's Island Improvement Plan. All votes were unanimous.

• Continued ORD 2025-014 (3618 Hawthorne Ave) to June 17 meeting (9‑0)
• Continued SUBD 2025.003 (3618 Hawthorne Ave subdivision exception) to June 17 meeting (9‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda with staff recommendations (9‑0)
• Deferred Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan and appointed 3‑member subcommittee (9‑0)
• Approved UDC 2025-11 conceptual review for Mayo Island Park (9‑0)
• Approved UDC 2025-12 conceptual review for Greening Richmond Public Libraries – Hull Street Branch (9‑0)
• Approved UDC 2025-13 conceptual review for Greening Richmond Public Schools – Belmont Branch (9‑0)
• Approved UDC 2025-15 final review for Brown's Island Improvement Plan (9‑0)

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee will conduct conceptual reviews for Mayo Island Park and greening projects at the Hull Street library and Belmont school. The committee will also perform a final review of the Brown's Island Improvement Plan.

• UDC 2025-11: Conceptual review for Mayo Island Park
• UDC 2025-12: Conceptual review for Greening Richmond Public Libraries - Hull Street Branch
• UDC 2025-13: Conceptual review for Greening Richmond Public Schools - Belmont Branch
• UDC 2025-15: Final review for the Brown's Island Improvement Plan

Informal Meeting

This informal meeting of the Richmond City Council is largely procedural, with a docket review and referral of service issues. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss the performance of a council appointee under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1).

• Closed session under § 2.2-3711(A)(1) for discussion of council appointee performance

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review a consent agenda primarily focused on land use and zoning requests. The body will decide on various special use permits for residential and commercial developments across several districts.

• Special use permit for 180 multifamily units and a clubhouse at 5009 Rear Snead Road, 5015 Snead Road, and 5015 Rear Snead Road
• Special use permit for a mixed-use building with up to 14 dwelling units at 7100 Jahnke Road
• Conditional use permit for a nightclub at 1304 MacTavish Avenue
• Special use permit for assembly and storage of modular dwelling units at 112 Carnation Street
• Special use permit for a mixed-use building with outdoor dining at 4701 Forest Hill Avenue

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee will discuss the Office of Aging and Disability Services needs assessment and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute a grant contract for a youth development program. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new deputy chief administrative officer and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Authorize International Rescue Committee grant contract
• Update on Office of Aging and Disability Services needs assessment
• Introduction of Amy Popovich as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
• Approval of March 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Education and Human Services Board vacancies

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee forwarded multiple board appointment and reappointment applications to the full Council with a recommendation to approve, and the motion was unanimously approved. The committee also forwarded Ordinance 2025-089, authorizing a grant for a youth development program for newcomer high school students, with a unanimous recommendation to approve. Additionally, the committee approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes as presented.

• Forwarded board appointment and reappointment applications to Council with recommendation to approve (unanimously)
• Forwarded ORD 2025-089 (youth development grant) to Council with recommendation to approve (unanimously)
• Approved March 13, 2025 committee minutes as presented

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on three applications for special exceptions from zoning requirements to allow construction of new single-family dwellings. Two applications involve lot splits. One is a continued case from a previous meeting. The board also will vote on April 2025 meeting minutes.

• Special exception for two new dwellings at 2707 & 2711 Stonewall Avenue, R-5 district, front yard setback not met
• Special exception for a lot split and new dwelling at 1023 West 45th Street, R-5 district, lot area not met (continued case)
• Special exception for a lot split and new dwelling at 610 Chimborazo Boulevard, R-6 district, lot area and width not met

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear public comments and vote on a proposal to convey city-owned land at 1501 and 1601 Fendall Avenue to Eden Village of Richmond for permanent affordable housing for homeless and low-to-moderate income individuals. The agenda also includes several special-use permits for residential and mixed-use projects, a nightclub conditional use, and multiple continuances. Items are divided into consent and regular agendas.

• Conveyance of 1501 and 1601 Fendall Avenue (3.0491± and 2.6226± acres) to Eden Village of Richmond for affordable housing (Ord. 2025-088)
• Special use permit for up to 180 multifamily units at 5009 Rear Snead Road, 5015 Snead Road, and 5015 Rear Snead Road (Ord. 2025-025)
• Conditional use permit for a nightclub at 1304 MacTavish Avenue (Ord. 2025-073)
• Mixed-use building with up to 14 dwelling units at 7100 Jahnke Road (Ord. 2024-312) – continued to June 17
• Vacation of right-of-way reservations at 3700 East Weyburn Road and 3601/3717 Sherbrook Road (Ord. 2025-044 and 2025-045)

The commission continued three pending special‑use applications to June meetings, adopted the consent agenda with staff conditions, and recommended approval of two Oxford Addition vacate requests. It also recommended approval of the conveyance of city land to Eden Village for affordable housing, and approved the final review of Woodville Elementary School. All motions passed unanimously.

• Continued ORD 2024-312 (7100 Jahnke Rd) to June 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued ORD 2025-079 (3801‑3803 Hanover Ave) to June 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued ORD 2025-081 (2618 Rear West Main St) to June 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda with staff conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of vacate ORD 2025-044 (3700 East Weyburn Rd) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of vacate ORD 2025-045 (3601 & 3717 Sherbrook Rd) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of land conveyance ORD 2025-088 (1501 & 1601 Fendall Ave) to Eden Village (unanimous)
• Approved final review UDC 2025-14 for Woodville Elementary School (unanimous)

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The Organizational Development Standing Committee will receive reports on tax rebates and water treatment facilities. The body will also consider appointments for the Civilian Review Board and discuss the performance of a Council appointee in closed session.

• Tax rebate updates from Director of Finance Sheila White
• Water treatment facility updates from Director of Public Utilities Scott Morris
• Consideration of Civilian Review Board applications
• Closed session regarding the performance of a Council appointee

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider a consent agenda with several special use permits and grant agreements. Key items include a grant agreement for an affordable housing development at 5015 Snead Road and multiple zoning requests for multifamily and transitional housing. Several grant agreements to fund peer recovery specialist services to combat the opioid crisis are also up for approval.

• Grant agreement with Refuge Apartments, LP for affordable housing at 5015 Snead Road (ORD. 2025-032)
• Special use permit for up to 180 multifamily units and clubhouse at 5009/5015 Snead Road (ORD. 2025-025)
• Special use permit for four-unit multifamily and six attached dwellings at 3618 Hawthorne Avenue (ORD. 2025-014)
• Grant agreements with CARITAS, McShin Foundation, Saint Luke Legacy Center, Atlantic Outreach Group, and Opportunity Alliance Reentry for opioid recovery peer specialists (ORD. 2025-056, 064-067)
• Special use permit for adult transitional housing at 2701 Garland Avenue (ORD. 2025-048)

Informal Meeting

The City Council will hold an informal meeting to review the docket and refer service delivery issues to city administration. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss the performance of a Council appointee.

• Referral of service delivery issues to City Administration
• Closed session regarding the performance of a Council appointee

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a budget work session to review proposed amendments and reductions for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The meeting will include discussions on council enhancements and balancing strategies.

• Discussion of Proposed Amendments to the FY 2026 Budget
• Review of FY 2026 Council Enhancements Slate
• Review of FY 2026 Council Reductions Slate
• FY 2026 Richmond City Council Budget Capital Work Session

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission will review a staff report on the Richmond Police Memorial Statue, including an ordinance, letter, and condition report. No other substantive business appears on the agenda. Public comment may be submitted in writing or given during the meeting.

• Richmond Police Memorial Statue staff report and attachments (ordinance, letter, condition report)

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee will consider approving collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local 322 (Labor & Trades) and SEIU Virginia 512 (Professional). Also up for discussion are a right-of-entry amendment for parking garage repairs, a resolution on honorary street sign policies, and updates on lead service line replacement and enterprise systems.

• Ordinance 2025-070: Approve collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 322 for Labor & Trades unit
• Ordinance 2025-071: Approve collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Virginia 512 for Professional unit
• Ordinance 2025-072: Authorize first amendment to right-of-entry with Virginia DGS for repairs at 730 East Broad Street, using garage at 311 North 7th Street
• Resolution 2025-R016: Express council support for policy on honorary street sign designations
• Presentation on Lead Service Line Replacement Program by Dept. of Public Utilities

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee approved forwarding two collective bargaining agreements, a Right of Entry amendment, and a resolution supporting an honorary street sign policy to the April 28 council meeting. Each item was forwarded with a recommendation that the council approve it. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Forwarded Teamsters Local 322 collective bargaining agreement (ORD 2025-070) to April 28 council meeting (recommendation to approve)
• Forwarded SEIU Virginia 512 collective bargaining agreement (ORD 2025-071) to April 28 council meeting (recommendation to approve)
• Forwarded First Amendment to Right of Entry agreement with Virginia Department of General Services (ORD 2025-072) to April 28 council meeting (recommendation to approve)
• Forwarded resolution supporting honorary street sign policy (RES 2025-R016) to April 28 council meeting (recommendation to approve)

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee will review a funding agreement for a culvert replacement and a resolution to expand photo speed monitoring. The body will also consider an amendment to the Master Plan for the Six Points Neighborhood Node.

• Agreement with VDOT for design and construction of Walmsley Boulevard over Grindall Creek culvert replacement (ORD. 2025-069)
• Support for photo speed monitoring devices in the 600 and 700 blocks of South Belvidere Street and other locations (RES. 2024-R041)
• Proposed Master Plan amendment for the Six Points Neighborhood Node (RES. 2025-R015)
• Presentation on the Shockoe Heritage Center

The committee authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to execute a Standard Project Administration Agreement with VDOT for the Walmsley Boulevard culvert replacement and forwarded the recommendation to the April 28 council meeting. It also directed the City Planning Commission to prepare a Master Plan amendment for the Six Points Neighborhood Node and forwarded that recommendation to the same council meeting. The resolution supporting photo‑speed monitoring devices was continued to the May 20 committee meeting.

• Forwarded ORD 2025-069 to April 28, 2025 Council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded RES 2025-R015 to April 28, 2025 Council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Continued RES 2024-R041 to May 20, 2025 Committee meeting

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will receive data comparison presentations from the Richmond Ambulance Authority and the Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response. The committee will also review a second quarter update from the Richmond Fire Department.

• Richmond Ambulance Authority data comparison presentation
• Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response data comparison memo
• FY 25 2nd Quarter Fire Department update
• Public Safety Board Vacancy Report

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will consider certificates of appropriateness for several properties, including a conceptual review for a 22-unit multifamily building with ground-floor commercial space at 715 Mosby Street. Consent and regular agenda items include a new tool shed, demolitions, additions, and townhouse developments. Two proposals have been withdrawn.

• 715 Mosby Street – conceptual review of a 22-unit multifamily building with ground-floor commercial
• 815-821 Mosby Street – construct a new three-story multi-family building
• 2614 East Franklin Street – construct an 8x14 tool shed (consent agenda)
• 711 North 26th Street – demolish rear portion and construct a rear two-story addition
• 212-218 North 20th Street – construct 6-unit, 3-story townhouse buildings

The commission approved several project applications, including a new three‑story multi‑family building at 815‑821 Mosby Street (7‑1 vote) and a 6‑unit townhouse at 212‑218 North 20th Street (7‑1 vote). It also approved smaller projects such as a tool shed, demolition and addition at 711 North 26th Street, and a roof replacement at 2716 Monument Avenue. Additionally, the commission adopted a resolution honoring Commissioner Mitchell Danese and elected Erik Bootsma as its representative on the Urban Design Committee.

• Approved Resolution of Appreciation for Mitchell W. Danese (8‑0)
• Approved Erik Bootsma elected as CAR representative on Urban Design Committee (8‑0)
• Approved new 8x14 tool shed at 2614 East Franklin Street (8‑0) with roofing conditions
• Approved demolition of rear portion at 711 North 26th Street (8‑0) with construction conditions
• Approved rear two‑story addition at 711 North 26th Street (8‑0) with siding condition
• Approved new three‑story multi‑family building at 815‑821 Mosby Street (7‑1)
• Approved new 6‑unit, 3‑story townhouse at 212‑218 North 20th Street (7‑1)
• Partially approved roof replacement at 2716 Monument Avenue (8‑0) – slate removal approved, standing‑seam metal roof denied

City Council

The City Council holds a work session to discuss proposed amendments to the FY 2026 budget, including potential enhancements and reductions. A closed session is scheduled to consider the performance of a council appointee. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of proposed amendments to the FY 2026 budget
• Review of FY 2026 Council enhancements and reductions documents
• Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) for performance review of a council appointee

City Council

Richmond City Council holds a special meeting for a public hearing and discussion on proposed amendments to the FY 2026 budget. No votes are scheduled; the session is limited to hearing public comment and council discussion.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to FY 2026 budget
• Council discussion of proposed budget amendments
• Special meeting format with remote access via Microsoft Teams

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a proposed real estate tax rate of $1.16 for 2026 and a grant agreement for an affordable housing development at 5015 Snead Road. The committee will also vote on five grant agreements funding peer recovery specialist services to combat the opioid crisis and receive presentations on the upcoming real estate assessment freeze and the financial impacts of collective bargaining.

• Ordinance to amend real estate tax rate to $1.16 for 2026 (Ord. 2025-068)
• Grant agreement for affordable housing development at 5015 Snead Road (Ord. 2025-032)
• Five grant agreements for peer recovery specialist services to combat opioid crisis (Ords. 2025-056, 064, 065, 066, 067)
• Presentation on upcoming real estate assessment freeze
• Presentation on financial impacts of collective bargaining

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee forwarded five grant agreements for peer‑recovery services and a tax‑rate amendment to the April 28, 2025 City Council meeting, recommending approval for the grants. The affordable‑housing grant was continued to the May 21, 2025 committee meeting, and the tax amendment was sent with no recommendation.

• Forwarded CARITAS Grant Agreement to council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded McShin Foundation Grant Agreement to council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Saint Luke Legacy Center Grant Agreement to council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Atlantic Outreach Group Grant Agreement to council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded Opportunity, Alliance, and Reentry Grant Agreement to council with recommendation to approve
• Forwarded tax‑rate amendment (City Code § 26‑355) to council with no recommendation
• Continued affordable‑housing grant (Grant Agreement with Refuge Apartments) to May 21, 2025 committee meeting

City Council

The Richmond City Council will hold a budget amendment work session to discuss draft enhancements and proposed reductions for the FY 2026 budget. Council members will also review the summary of proposed text amendments to Ordinance 2025-057. The meeting includes an announcement of the Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan. No final decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Review of FY 2026 budget amendment work session documents (CD.2025.131)
• Discussion of City Council draft enhancements (41625)
• Discussion of City Council draft proposed reductions for FY 2026 (41625)
• Review of proposed text amendments to Ordinance 2025-057
• Chamber Emergency Evacuation Plan announcement

Planning Commission

The commission will hold conceptual reviews for the Shockoe Project master plan in Shockoe Valley and the Lumpkin's Slave Jail Pavilion, along with several special use permits and an amendment to a community unit plan. A presentation on the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan is also scheduled. Multiple items on the agenda are proposed for continuance to future meetings.

• Conceptual review of The Shockoe Project: Master Plan in Shockoe Valley (UDC 2025-08)
• Conceptual review of The Shockoe Project: Lumpkin's Slave Jail Pavilion (UDC 2025-09)
• Special use permit for adult transitional housing at 2701 Garland Avenue (Ord. 2025-048)
• Amendment to community unit plan at 1300 Westwood Avenue to authorize tennis courts (Ord. 2025-046)
• Special use permit for modular dwelling unit assembly and storage at 112 Carnation Street (Ord. 2025-053, consent agenda)

The commission approved a resolution amending the Community Unit Plan at 1300 Westwood Avenue to allow tennis courts, passing 6‑1. It also adopted the consent agenda (unanimous, with two abstentions) and continued three pending development items to May meetings. Additionally, the commission approved three conceptual reviews of the Shockoe Project, a road mural project, and recommended approval of a subdivision amendment with conditions (5‑2).

• Approved amendment to Community Unit Plan for tennis courts at Westwood Ave (6-1)
• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous, Commissioner Pinnock abstained on items 6 & 7)
• Continued ORD 2025-014 (3618 Hawthorne Ave) to May 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued SUBD 2025.003 (3618 Hawthorne Ave) to May 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued ORD 2025-025 (Snead Road) to May 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved UDC 2025-08 Shockoe Project master plan (unanimous)
• Approved UDC 2025-09 Shockoe Project pavilion (unanimous)
• Approved PAC 2025-002 Richmond Connects road mural (unanimous)

Informal Meeting

The City Council will hold an informal meeting featuring an annual update from Richmond Region Tourism, presented by Vice President Danielle Fitz-Hugh. Following the update, the Council will enter a closed session to discuss a personnel matter regarding the prospective Chief of Staff. No votes or decisions are expected during this informal session.

• Richmond Region Tourism Annual Update presentation by Danielle Fitz-Hugh
• Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) to discuss personnel matter for Council Chief of Staff
• Referral of service delivery issues to city administration

City Council

The City Council holds a budget work session to overview the FY26 Richmond Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and a five-year CIP presentation for 2026-2030. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and informational session.

• Overview of FY26 Richmond Capital Improvement Plan
• Presentation on FY2026-FY2030 CIP to Council Final

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee will discuss a review of the March 26 special meeting on homelessness, hear updates from Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras, and receive a report from the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services. No ordinances or contracts are up for consideration; the agenda includes a board vacancy report and approval of minutes.

• Review of the March 26, 2025, special meeting on homelessness
• Richmond Public Schools updates from Superintendent Jason Kamras
• DCAO for Human Services report
• Board vacancy report for Education and Human Services committees

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee will hold conceptual reviews for three projects: The Shockoe Project Master Plan in Shockoe Valley, the Lumpkin's Slave Jail Pavilion (part of the Shockoe Project), and a project at Amelia Street School (1821 Amelia Street). These are Location, Character, and Extent reviews—no final decisions, only recommendations. Public comment will be taken on each item.

• Conceptual review of The Shockoe Project Master Plan in Shockoe Valley
• Conceptual review of Lumpkin's Slave Jail Pavilion as part of the Shockoe Project
• Conceptual review of A Path Forward at Amelia Street School, 1821 Amelia Street
• No consent agenda items; all three are regular agenda items
• Committee may also consider continuances or deletions

The Urban Design Committee reviewed three conceptual location, character, and extent items: the Shockoe Project Master Plan, the Lumpkin's Slave Jail Pavilion, and the Amelia Street School path forward. For each item a motion was made and seconded, and the committee voted unanimously (9-0) to recommend the items for approval with amendments or conditions to the Planning Commission. No other business was taken.

• Recommended Shockoe Project Master Plan for approval with amendments to Planning Commission (9-0)
• Recommended Lumpkin's Slave Jail Pavilion for approval with amendments to Planning Commission (9-0)
• Recommended Amelia Street School path forward for approval with conditions to Planning Commission (9-0)

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review is holding its quarterly meeting with a regular agenda that includes approval of minutes and a discussion on infill design. No other substantive items or decisions are listed beyond these procedural and discussion topics.

• Infill Design Discussion

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The Organizational Development Standing Committee will vote on an ordinance to add stipends for Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission members and allow ad hoc committees, and a resolution to establish policies and procedures for the Civilian Review Board. The committee will also hear reports on the HNTB after-action assessment of the water system and the FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and consider applications to fill Civilian Review Board vacancies.

• Ordinance 2025-051: amend City Code to provide stipends to Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission members and allow ad hoc committees
• Resolution 2025-R010: establish policies and procedures for the Civilian Review Board
• HNTB final report on water system after-action assessment by Scott Morris, Director of Public Utilities
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2024 by Sheila White, Director of Finance
• Consideration of Civilian Review Board applications from board vacancy report

The Organizational Development Standing Committee forwarded Ordinance 2025-051 to the April 14, 2025 City Council meeting with a recommendation to approve amendments to City Code §§ 2-1199 and 2-1200 concerning stipends and ad hoc committees for the Participatory Budgeting Steering Commission. The committee postponed Resolution 2025‑R010, which would establish policies and procedures for the Civilian Review Board, and scheduled it for the May 5, 2025 meeting.

• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-051 to April 14 Council meeting with recommendation to approve
• Continued Resolution 2025‑R010 to May 5 committee meeting

City Council

The Richmond City Council is holding a budget work session to receive a presentation on the proposed FY2026 revenue and operating budget. The agenda includes only this single item, plus routine procedural matters.

• FY2026 Proposed Revenue and Operating Budget Presentation (CD.2025.113)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear two special exception requests. One seeks a lot split and building permit for a new single-family dwelling at 2203 Fairfax Avenue. The other requests a mechanical permit for an air handling unit at 2621 Stuart Avenue. The board will also approve March 2025 minutes.

• Special exception from Sections 30-300 & 30-410.4 for lot split and building permit at 2203 Fairfax Avenue (R-5 District) – BZA 12-2025
• Special exception from Sections 30-300, 30-416.5(2)b & 30-630.1(b) for mechanical permit (air handling unit) at 2621 Stuart Avenue (R-48 District) – BZA 13-2025
• Approval of March 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for up to 180 multifamily units at 5009-5015 Snead Road. It will also consider continuance requests for a mixed-use building at 7100 Jahnke Road and adult transitional housing at 2701 Garland Avenue, plus conceptual reviews for the Shockoe Project master plan and Browns Island improvements.

• Special use permit for up to 180 multifamily units at 5009-5015 Snead Road (item 15)
• Continuance request for mixed-use building at 7100 Jahnke Road (item 2)
• Continuance request for adult transitional housing at 2701 Garland Avenue (item 3)
• Conceptual review of The Shockoe Project: Master Plan (item 12)
• Conceptual review of Browns Island Improvement Plan (item 16)

The commission continued three pending ordinance items to future meetings and adopted the consent agenda unanimously. It approved the Reid Elementary bus loop expansion, the Woodville Elementary conceptual review, the Browns Island Improvement Plan, and the Richmond Connects mural design. Three urban‑design concepts were referred to the Urban Design Committee for further study.

• Continued ORD. 2024-312 (7100 Jahnke Rd mixed‑use) to May 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued ORD. 2025-048 (2701 Garland Ave adult transitional housing) to April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved UDC 2025-06 – Reid Elementary bus loop expansion
• Approved UDC 2025-07 – Woodville Elementary conceptual review
• Approved UDC 2025-05 – Browns Island Improvement Plan
• Approved PAC 2025-001 – Richmond Connects mural design at Laburnum and Hermitage
• Referred UDC 2025-08, 2025-09, and 2025-10 to Urban Design Committee (April 10, 2025)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session focused on the FY26 budget. Mayor Danny Avula will provide a formal budget presentation, and staff will review the council budget schedule and priorities.

• Formal budget presentation by Mayor Danny Avula
• Review of Council Budget Schedule and Priorities by Matthew Slaats

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee will receive status reports on urban forestry, sewer overflows, and city staffing. Members will also discuss board attendance policies and an error regarding rebate check issuance.

• Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) System Update and Open Audit Recommendations
• Human Resources 2024 Vacancy and Overtime Reports
• Urban Forestry Commission Six Month Status Report
• Waste Reduction and the Circular Economy presentation
• Discussion on Rebate Check Issuance Error Update

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The Education and Human Services Standing Committee will hold a special meeting on March 26, 2025. The agenda includes presentations on the Greater Richmond Continuum of Care emergency shelters for 2024, an overview of the Continuum of Care, and information on HUD-funded programs. No specific actions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Greater Richmond Continuum of Care Emergency Shelters 2024 Overview
• What is the Continuum of Care
• Understanding HUD CoC Funded Programs
• Greater Richmond Continuum Care Infographics

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will hear presentations on 911 EMS call processing times and Emergency Medical Dispatch compliance, and discuss the conditions of the John Marshall Courts Building. No ordinances or contracts are under consideration; the meeting consists of informational items and a discussion.

• Presentation on 911 EMS call processing times by Technology Director Jackie Crotts
• Presentation on Emergency Medical Dispatch compliance by RAA CEO Chip Decker
• Discussion of conditions at John Marshall Courts Building with Chief Judge Jacqueline McClenney

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will consider six items including a new multi-family building, demolitions, additions, and a mural. The regular agenda features a proposed three-story multi-family building at 815-821 Mosby Street and demolition with rear addition at 711 North 26th Street. Consent items include a mural at 211 North 18th Street and rehabilitation at 820 North 25th Street.

• 815-821 Mosby Street: Construct a new three-story multi-family building (COA-162877-2025)
• 711 North 26th Street: Demolish existing rear portion and construct a two-story rear addition (COA-163028-2025 & COA-163025-2025)
• 211 North 18th Street: Install a mural on secondary elevation of masonry building (COA-162872-2025)
• 820 North 25th Street: Rehabilitate accessory building and construct rear addition (COA-162876-2025)
• 123 North 25th Street: Rehabilitate existing garage and construct an addition (COA-162871-2025)

The commission approved the consent agenda. It approved a mural at 211 North 18th Street with color restrictions and approved rehabilitation and a rear addition at 820 North 25th Street with preservation conditions. Applications for demolition and a new addition at 711 North 26th Street were deferred, and two applications were withdrawn by the applicants.

• Consent agenda approved (6 aye, 1 excused)
• Approved mural at 211 N. 18th St with condition: no neon, reflective, dayglow, or iridescent colors (6 aye, 1 excused)
• Approved rehabilitation and rear addition at 820 N. 25th St with preservation conditions (6 aye, 1 excused)
• Deferred demolition of rear portion at 711 N. 26th St (6 aye, 1 excused)
• Deferred rear two‑story addition at 711 N. 26th St (6 aye, 1 excused)
• Application for new three‑story multi‑family building at 815‑821 Mosby St withdrawn by applicant
• Application for garage rehabilitation and addition at 123 N. 25th St withdrawn by applicant

Informal Meeting

The City Council will hold an informal meeting to review the docket, refer service delivery issues to administration, and then enter closed session under Virginia code 2.2-3711(A)(1) to discuss and interview prospective candidates for the Council Chief of Staff position. No other substantive business is listed.

• Closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel matter—interviews for Council Chief of Staff
• Referral of service delivery issues to City Administration
• Docket review of pending business

City Council

The Richmond City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several funding authorizations and special‑use land approvals. Key items are a $2,000,000 allocation to a new Build America Bureau Special Fund for assessing downtown transportation infrastructure, a $1,495,548 increase to the stormwater utility budget, and a $371,232 grant for a Free Rides to Work program. The council will also vote on special‑use permits for properties at 3618 Hawthorne Avenue, 3000 Q Street, and other sites. Routine business such as approval of minutes, ordinances, and public comment will also be addressed.

• Authorize $2,000,000 from the U.S. DOT to create a Build America Bureau Special Fund for downtown transportation infrastructure assessment (ORD 2025-033).
• Authorize $1,495,548 from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation to increase the FY 2024‑2025 stormwater utility budget (ORD 2025-026).
• Authorize $371,232 from the Virginia Transit Association to fund a Free Rides to Work program under the Public Works Shared Mobility Special Fund (ORD 2025-027).
• Authorize special use of 3618 Hawthorne Avenue for a four‑unit multifamily dwelling and six single‑family attached dwellings (ORD 2025-014).
• Authorize special use of 3000 Q Street for a multifamily dwelling of up to three units (ORD 2025-035).

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee will consider multiple ordinances accepting grants and approving affordable housing agreements. Key items include a $2,000,000 federal grant for downtown transportation infrastructure redevelopment, a $1,495,548 state grant for stormwater asset inventory modernization, and a $371,232 grant for a Free Rides to Work program. The committee also will vote on a resolution to concur with a $15,000,000 bond issuance for Bon Secours Mercy Health, Inc. and Richmond Community Hospital. Presentations on regional competitiveness and federal funding are scheduled.

• ORD 2025-033: $2,000,000 federal grant for redeveloping downtown transportation infrastructure.
• ORD 2025-026: $1,495,548 state grant to modernize stormwater asset inventory.
• ORD 2025-027/028: $371,232 grant and cooperation agreement for Free Rides to Work program.
• ORD 2025-029: Amends grant to allow use of $150,000 for Bellemeade Park outdoor classroom at 1800 Krouse Street.
• RES 2025-R013: Concurrence with revenue bonds up to $15,000,000 for Bon Secours Mercy Health, Inc. and Richmond Community Hospital.

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee forwarded eleven ordinances and one resolution to the March 24, 2025 City Council meeting, each with a recommendation to approve. Items include $1,495,548 for stormwater asset inventory modernization, $371,232 for a Free Rides to Work program, $2,000,000 for a Build America Bureau fund, and a revenue‑bond resolution authorizing up to $15,000,000 for Bon Secours Mercy Health and Richmond Community Hospital. No vote tallies were recorded.

• ORD. 2025-026 forwarded to March 24 council meeting with recommendation to approve
• ORD. 2025-027 forwarded to March 24 council meeting with recommendation to approve
• ORD. 2025-028 forwarded to March 24 council meeting with recommendation to approve
• ORD. 2025-033 forwarded to March 24 council meeting with recommendation to approve
• RES. 2025‑R013 forwarded to March 24 council meeting with recommendation to approve
• ORD. 2025-029 forwarded to March 24 council meeting with recommendation to approve
• ORD. 2025-030 forwarded to March 24 council meeting with recommendation to approve
• ORD. 2025-031 forwarded to March 24 council meeting with recommendation to approve

Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee

The Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee will review proposals for photo speed monitoring devices and a grant for park improvements. The committee will also consider designating a property as a revitalization area and receive an update on the Rental Inspection Program.

• Grant agreement with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for green infrastructure at Whitcomb Community Park
• Resolution to support photo speed monitoring devices in high-risk areas, including 600 and 700 blocks of South Belvidere Street
• Designation of 809 Oliver Hill Way as a revitalization area
• Rental Inspection Program update presentation by Kevin Vonck

Planning Commission

The Richmond Planning Commission will review several special‑use ordinance applications for residential development on properties across the city. It will also hear a presentation on a proposed amendment to zoning regulations concerning tobacco, nicotine, and hemp product retail locations. The meeting concludes with a council action update and upcoming items.

• Special‑use ordinance for 3618 Hawthorne Avenue: four‑unit multifamily and six single‑family attached dwellings (3rd District)
• Special‑use ordinance for 1007 North 33rd Street: up to one single‑family detached and one two‑family detached dwelling (7th District)
• Special‑use ordinance for 3513 East Clay Street: one two‑family detached dwelling (7th District)
• Special‑use ordinance for 2205 Gordon Avenue: one two‑family detached and one single‑family detached dwelling (8th District)
• Special‑use ordinance for 3000 Q Street: multifamily dwelling with up to three units (7th District)

Education and Human Services Standing Committee

The committee will hear updates on Richmond Public Schools' revised FY26 operating and capital improvement budget request, the Family Crisis Fund, and homeless shelter status. No votes or ordinances are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational with public comment.

• Richmond Public Schools revised FY26 Operating and CIP budget request presented by Superintendent Jason Kamras
• Family Crisis Fund update from Senior Policy Advisor Dominic Barrett
• Homeless Shelter Status update from Director Tiffany Ford of Neighborhood and Community Services
• Approval of minutes from January 16 and February 13, 2025 meetings

Urban Design Committee

The Urban Design Committee will consider three items: a conceptual location, character, and extent review of the Browns Island Improvement Plan; a final review of the Reid Elementary School bus loop expansion; and a conceptual review of the Woodville Elementary School project. The committee will vote on motions after summary statements. Public comment will be taken per item.

• Browns Island Improvement Plan at 1 Brown's Island – conceptual review of location, character, and extent
• Reid Elementary School bus loop expansion – final review for bus loop expansion
• Woodville Elementary School project – conceptual review

City Council

The City Council will review several consent agenda items, including special use authorizations for multifamily housing and the city's surplus property strategy. The body will also consider policies for the Civilian Review Board.

• Special use of 3618 Hawthorne Avenue for a four-unit multifamily dwelling and six single-family attached dwellings (ORD. 2025-014)
• Special use of 5009 Rear Snead Road, 5015 Snead Road, and 5015 Rear Snead Road for up to 180 multifamily units and a clubhouse (ORD. 2025-025)
• Approval of the Revised 2024 Biennial Real Estate Strategies Plan for City Owned Surplus Properties (RES. 2024-R040)
• Establishment of Civilian Review Board policies and procedures (RES. 2025-R010)

Informal Meeting

The Richmond City Council will hold an informal meeting to receive presentations on the FY26 Paving, Infrastructure and Traffic Calming Program and an annual update from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.

• Presentation from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College President Dr. Paula Pando (CD.2025.069)
• FY26 Paving, Infrastructure and Traffic Calming Program presentation by Public Works Director Bobby Vincent (CD.2025.070)
• Docket review and referral of service delivery issues to city administration

Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss proposed themes and a schedule for presentations during calendar year 2025. No votes or ordinances are on the agenda; the session is devoted to forward planning.

• Discussion of proposed themes and schedule for 2025 presentations (CD.2025.040)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an appeal challenging the zoning administrator's approval of an art storage facility on Grove Avenue. They will also hear a continued variance application for a school fence and retaining wall on Pepper Avenue, a special exception for a lot split on North 36th Street, and a fence height variance on Bute Lane. The board will approve minutes from the February meeting.

• Appeal by Floyd Grove Sheppard LLC of zoning administrator's approval of art storage facility at 2911-2915 Grove Avenue
• Continued variance request by St. Christopher's School for fence and retaining wall at 103 & 105 Pepper Avenue
• Special exception for lot split and new single-family dwelling at 1205 North 36th Street
• Variance for fence height at 3208 Bute Lane
• Approval of February 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering special use authorizations for multifamily dwellings on Hawthorne Avenue and Snead Road. The body will also review urban design and easement requests for local schools and the Country Club of Virginia.

• Special use of 3618 Hawthorne Avenue for four multifamily and six single-family attached dwellings (ORD. 2025-014)
• Special use of 5009 Rear Snead Road, 5015 Snead Road, and 5015 Rear Snead Road for up to 180 multifamily units and a clubhouse (ORD. 2025-025)
• Final review for Reid Elementary School bus lane extension (UDC 2025-065)
• Conceptual review for Woodville Elementary (UDC 2025-076)
• Proposed construction and public access easements at Country Club of Virginia, 6000 St. Andrews Lane (Location 2025-01)

Organizational Development Standing Committee

The Organizational Development Standing Committee will receive presentations on the Richmond People's Budget, an HNTB interim assessment report, and a Council Chief of Staff recruitment update. They will also consider a resolution to establish policies and procedures for the Civilian Review Board and review board vacancy applications.

• Richmond People's Budget presentation by VCU and Council staff
• HNTB Interim Report on after-action assessment from Public Utilities
• Council Chief of Staff recruitment process update
• Resolution 2025-R010 to establish Civilian Review Board policies and procedures
• Civilian Review Board vacancy applications for appointments

Governmental Operations Standing Committee

The Governmental Operations Standing Committee will receive presentations on a water outage investigation and the RVA 311 system. The body will also discuss the proposed presentation schedule for the 2025 calendar year.

• Preliminary findings from HNTB investigation of January 2025 water outage
• Overview of RVA 311
• Proposed Calendar Year 2025 presentation schedule

Public Safety Standing Committee

The Public Safety Standing Committee will hear a presentation on the Richmond Ambulance Authority's 2024 annual report and discuss Richmond Police Department planning and practices in Shockoe Bottom. No items are scheduled for a vote.

• Richmond Ambulance Authority 2024 Annual Report presentation
• Discussion on Richmond Police Department planning and practices in Shockoe Bottom

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will consider 12 applications for certificates of appropriateness, including new construction, additions, and rehabilitations within historic districts. Items range from a new rear shed at 318 North 27th Street to conceptual reviews for a three-story multi-family building at 815-821 Mosby Street and a six-unit building at 212-218 North 20th Street. Decisions will affect properties in Church Hill and other historic areas.